Nationwide Listening Event for Mann Ki Baat's 139th Edition
New Delhi, October 25: Enthusiasm was seen across the country on Sunday as BJP leaders, elected representatives and workers gathered to listen to the 139th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Listening gatherings were held from Delhi to Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh.
Leaders termed the programme an important forum for bringing forward the efforts of citizens, positive transformations and achievements of different sections of society. They said that through this programme, the Prime Minister places before the nation the good work being done in every corner of the country and the contributions of common citizens.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the programme is a major source of inspiration for the country's 140 crore citizens. She said it shows how good work is happening in different parts of India, how people's efforts are benefiting society and how the nation is progressing. According to her, the Prime Minister's thoughts unite every class and community and motivate people to undertake good work.
Gupta extended gratitude on behalf of Delhi's people for the Prime Minister's continued focus on important subjects that inspire citizens. She noted that the episode referred to millets, or Shree Anna, and Valmiki Jayanti. Delhi will host a large event on Valmiki Jayanti, she said, where the community's blessings will be received and people from various social groups will interact. Work for the development of all sections of society will continue, she added.
Delhi government minister Kapil Mishra said people tune in every month with great zeal. He said the programme addresses positive subjects of national relevance, stories of a changing India and real experiences of ordinary people. He added that the Prime Minister directly tells citizens how residents of India's remote regions are bringing positive change, and that the programme gives national recognition to the achievements of common people.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said that in Patel Nagar assembly constituency she heard the 139th episode with Union Minister of State Pavitra Margherita, local party workers and residents. She said the programme respects the collective power of citizens and celebrates their accomplishments, with its impact visible at the grassroots. Referring to the Prime Minister's remarks on Khadi product sales on Gandhi Jayanti, she said sales that day exceeded Rs 28 crore, which she cited as an example of growing public attachment to Khadi.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said people across the country wait for the last Sunday of every month, when the Prime Minister communicates with 140 crore citizens. He said the 139th episode was heard by a large number of workers, public representatives and organisation members at booth number 201 in Abhanpur assembly constituency. BJP leader Smriti Irani, visiting Chhattisgarh for the first time, was also present.
State BJP president Kiran Singh Deo said the Prime Minister each month reports on events in India and abroad that ordinary people often do not know about. He said the programme has no political angle, and that this is what makes it special. Every booth in Chhattisgarh has arrangements to hear the programme, he added, and senior functionaries and the Chief Minister listened at their booths before gathering at the party office.
Uttar Pradesh minister Rajni Tiwari said people heard the programme with great interest and that enthusiasm was also visible at BJP headquarters during the broadcast. She said the programme is not confined to sharing the Prime Minister's ideas and also values the views and contributions of women, youth, farmers and other sections of society.