Mann Ki Baat updates: Emergency was ‘black day’ for India's history, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 102nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The monthly radio programme, which is usually held on the last Sunday of every month, was aired early this month as the PM is set to embark on a visit to the United States from June 21 to 24. Check out top quotes by PM Modi 

BJP National President Shri J P Nadda listened to the 102nd edition of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's popular radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' in Dibrugarh, Assam.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami listens to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Dehradun.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This month, many great news has come for India from the sports world. The Indian team has increased the glory of the tricolour by winning the Women's Junior Asia Cup for the first time. This month our Men's Hockey Team won the Junior Asia Cup, along with this we have also become the winning team in the history of this tournament: PM Modi

In the Hapur district of UP, people have revived an extinct river. The river's source is also being developed as an Amrit Sarovar, PM said

Now the summer holidays in many schools are also about to end. I will also tell the children not to keep homework pending for the last day. Finish the work and rest assured: PM Modi

Turn in to region channels of Akashvani to listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in other languages.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Margao, Goa

Japan's technique, Miyawaki is a very good way to make an area green if the soil is not fertile. This technique is slowly and gradually seen in India also. Teacher Raafi Ramnath from Kerala used this technique to create a mini forest called 'Vidyavanam' with over 115 varieties. Many students and people visit this Miyawaki forest. This technique is getting popular in the world and is being used in many countries. I appeal to all the people of the nation especially one who are living in the urban areas, to use this technique and learn more about this: PM Modi

India has set a target of eradicating TB by 2025. Ni-kshay Mitra has taken charge of this movement against TB. Thousands of people are adopting TB patients in rural areas. This is the true strength of India. The youth is also contributing to achieving the target of eradicating TB by 2025: PM Modi

When it comes to management, we should look at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Along with his bravery, a lot is to be learned from his governance. His management skills particularly water management and the Navy still remain the pride of India: PM Modi

India is the mother of democracy. We consider our democratic ideals to be supreme, our Constitution supreme, therefore, we can never forget 25th June. This is the day when emergency was imposed on our country: PM Modi

“It was a dark period in India's history. Millions of people opposed the Emergency with full force. The supporters of democracy were tortured so much during that time that even today, the mind is shaken,” he added.

The theme of this year's International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' i.e. 'Yoga for the Welfare of All as One World-One Family'. It expresses the spirit of Yoga, which connects and takes everyone along: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is marking its presence in various sports for the first time and acknowledged that the extreme hardship of our athletes is responsible for it.

Be it the biggest goal, be it the toughest challenge, the collective force of the people of India, the collective power, solves every challenge," says PM Narendra Modi

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi listens to PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat at an event in Delhi.

The strength of disaster management that India has developed over the years is becoming an example today. Cyclone Biparjoy wreaked so much havoc in Kutch, but the people of Kutch faced it with full courage and preparedness, say Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Once upon a time, after the devastating earthquake two decades ago, Kutch was said to never recover... Today the same district is one of the fastest developing districts of the country. I am confident that the people of Kutch will emerge swiftly from the devastation caused by Cyclone Byparjoy: PM Modi

Union Minister Anurag Thakur listens to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Mumbai

India's capacity of disaster management is becoming an example, said PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins addressing 102nd edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. He begins his address explaining reasons to air this month's radio show early.

The 100th edition of the 'Mann ki Baat' programme made its global broadcast on April 30. The programme was also broadcasted live at the United Nations headquarters in New York. 

Addressing the 100th edition of the show, PM Modi said the radio broadcast showed him the way to connect with the people, while the official duties and protocol remain confined to the system. He said that it had become a catalyst for social causes. “Mann Ki Baat has become a spiritual journey of my being,” he added.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) director-general Audrey Azoulay congratulated on the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' – a flagship radio broadcasting programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi – and said the organisation and India have long common history in all areas including education, science, culture and information.

Public broadcasters All India Radio and Doordarshan will air the radio show from 11 am. Likewise, the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ show will also be accessed online on AIR News website and newsonair mobile app, as well as on the Narendra Modi app. 

Akashvani will broadcast the show in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.

Usually, the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme is held on the last Sunday of every month. The reason why it has been scheduled early because PM Modi will embark on a state visit to the United States from June 21 to 24. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Modi for state dinner. Read more