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  • German Singer Cassandra Spittmann Meets PM Modi In Tamil Nadu, Sings ‘Achyutam Keshavam’ – WATCH |

    CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a delightful encounter on Tuesday as he met with German singer Cassandra Mae Spittmann and her mother in Palladam, Tamil Nadu. During their interaction, Spittmann showcased her musical talents by singing “Achyutam Keshavam” along with a Tamil song. A video capturing this musical exchange was shared by the news agency ANI, providing a glimpse of the enchanting performance.

     

    VIDEO | PM Modi met German singer-songwriter Cassandra Mae Spittmann and her mother in Palladam, Tamil Nadu earlier today. She recited ‘Achyutam Keshavam’ and a Tamil song in front of the PM.

    Spittmann, who has mastered music in several Indian languages, found her mention in the… pic.twitter.com/hjRmJyvoks
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 27, 2024

     

    PM Modi Launds Spittmann In Mann ki Baat

    Spittmann’s musical prowess had previously caught the attention of Prime Minister Modi, who mentioned her in one of his immensely popular monthly radio programs, Mann ki Baat. The Prime Minister’s acknowledgement of her talent further elevated her profile, showcasing her love for Indian culture and devotion to music.

    Who Is Cassandra Mae Spittmann? 

    Despite being born with blindness, Spittmann has passionately pursued her love for music, specializing in devotional songs across various Indian languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada. Her deep connection to Indian culture is evident through her Instagram profile, where she describes herself as a “German Singer-Songwriter in love with India,” boasting a substantial following of over five lakh Instagram followers.

    Spittmann’s Singing Career

    Prime Minister Modi had previously applauded Spittmann’s talent on Mann ki Baat, introducing her to the audience and highlighting her captivating voice and her heartfelt expressions in every rendition. Spittmann’s journey in music has been marked by notable achievements, including appearances on radio and television, collaborations with international artists, and recognition for her compositions in prestigious platforms like the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

    International Recognition

    Spittmann’s dedication to her craft has earned her acclaim both domestically and internationally, with her performances resonating with audiences worldwide. As she continues to captivate listeners with her melodious voice and profound musical expressions, Spittmann’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the power of passion and perseverance in the pursuit of one’s dreams.

  • Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi reveals why MP’s Bicharpur is called ‘Mini Brazil’ 

    By ANI

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to his monthly platform, Mann Ki Baat, to spread the message of football, more specifically, that of a small town in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, called Bicharpur, that has transformed itself from a hotbed of illicit liquor and narcotics to a “Mini Brazil”. 

    The PM said on Mann Ki Baat as quoted by an All India Football Federation (AIFF) press release, “This is the inspiring journey of Mini Brazil. You must be thinking that from where Mini Brazil came in Madhya Pradesh, well, that is the twist. In MP, Bicharpur is a village in Shahdol. Bicharpur is called Mini Brazil. ‘Mini Brazil’, since, today this village has become a stronghold of the rising stars of football. When I had gone to Shahdol a few weeks ago, I met many such football players there. I felt that our countrymen and especially our young friends must know about this.”

    मध्य प्रदेश के शहडोल में फुटबॉल क्रांति नाम के एक कार्यक्रम ने यहां के युवाओं की जिंदगी बदल दी है। इसने न सिर्फ उन्हें नशे के चंगुल से बाहर निकाला है, बल्कि देश को कई प्रतिभावान खिलाड़ी भी दिए हैं। pic.twitter.com/AVSeAVcTs2
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2023
    “The journey of Bicharpur village to become Mini Brazil commenced two-and-a-half decades ago. During that time, Bicharpur village was infamous for illicit liquor. it was in the grip of intoxication. The biggest brunt of this kind of environment was being borne by the youth here,” he further said.

    It was in fact, the beautiful game, that helped the village haul itself out of its miserable state, helped by Raees Ahmed, a former footballer, and a coach.

    “Raees Ahmed recognised the talent of these youngsters. Raees ji did not have many resources, but he started teaching football to the youth with full dedication. Within a few years, football became so popular that Bicharpur village itself was identified with football,” said the PM.

    “Now a programme called Football Kranti is also going on here. Under this programme, youth are connected with this game and they are given training. This programme has been so successful that more than 40 national and state-level players have emerged from Bicharpur,” he added. 

    Now, with the Football Kranti programme is on in full swing, more than 1,200 clubs have formed in the Shahdol district.

    “This football revolution is now slowly spreading in the entire region. More than 1200 football clubs have been formed in Shahdol and its surrounding areas. A large number of players have emerged from here, who are playing at the national level. Today, many noted former football players and coaches are imparting training to the youth here. Just imagine a tribal area which was known for illicit liquor, infamous for drug addiction, has now become the Football Nursery of the country,” said the PM.

    “That is why it is said – where there is a will, there is a way. There is no dearth of talent in our country. There is certainly a need to find and nurture them. Subsequently, these youth also bring laurels to the country and lend direction to the development of the country as well,” he added. 

    Madhya Pradesh Football Association Honorary Secretary Amit Dev said, “The PM’s words have come as a great boost for Madhya Pradesh football and the sport in general. We are grateful to him for his encouraging speech. The village of Bicharpur has done a great job in promoting the game. We will work harder to take the game ahead with this initiative”.

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to his monthly platform, Mann Ki Baat, to spread the message of football, more specifically, that of a small town in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, called Bicharpur, that has transformed itself from a hotbed of illicit liquor and narcotics to a “Mini Brazil”. 

    The PM said on Mann Ki Baat as quoted by an All India Football Federation (AIFF) press release, “This is the inspiring journey of Mini Brazil. You must be thinking that from where Mini Brazil came in Madhya Pradesh, well, that is the twist. In MP, Bicharpur is a village in Shahdol. Bicharpur is called Mini Brazil. ‘Mini Brazil’, since, today this village has become a stronghold of the rising stars of football. When I had gone to Shahdol a few weeks ago, I met many such football players there. I felt that our countrymen and especially our young friends must know about this.”

    मध्य प्रदेश के शहडोल में फुटबॉल क्रांति नाम के एक कार्यक्रम ने यहां के युवाओं की जिंदगी बदल दी है। इसने न सिर्फ उन्हें नशे के चंगुल से बाहर निकाला है, बल्कि देश को कई प्रतिभावान खिलाड़ी भी दिए हैं। pic.twitter.com/AVSeAVcTs2googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2023
    “The journey of Bicharpur village to become Mini Brazil commenced two-and-a-half decades ago. During that time, Bicharpur village was infamous for illicit liquor. it was in the grip of intoxication. The biggest brunt of this kind of environment was being borne by the youth here,” he further said.

    It was in fact, the beautiful game, that helped the village haul itself out of its miserable state, helped by Raees Ahmed, a former footballer, and a coach.

    “Raees Ahmed recognised the talent of these youngsters. Raees ji did not have many resources, but he started teaching football to the youth with full dedication. Within a few years, football became so popular that Bicharpur village itself was identified with football,” said the PM.

    “Now a programme called Football Kranti is also going on here. Under this programme, youth are connected with this game and they are given training. This programme has been so successful that more than 40 national and state-level players have emerged from Bicharpur,” he added. 

    Now, with the Football Kranti programme is on in full swing, more than 1,200 clubs have formed in the Shahdol district.

    “This football revolution is now slowly spreading in the entire region. More than 1200 football clubs have been formed in Shahdol and its surrounding areas. A large number of players have emerged from here, who are playing at the national level. Today, many noted former football players and coaches are imparting training to the youth here. Just imagine a tribal area which was known for illicit liquor, infamous for drug addiction, has now become the Football Nursery of the country,” said the PM.

    “That is why it is said – where there is a will, there is a way. There is no dearth of talent in our country. There is certainly a need to find and nurture them. Subsequently, these youth also bring laurels to the country and lend direction to the development of the country as well,” he added. 

    Madhya Pradesh Football Association Honorary Secretary Amit Dev said, “The PM’s words have come as a great boost for Madhya Pradesh football and the sport in general. We are grateful to him for his encouraging speech. The village of Bicharpur has done a great job in promoting the game. We will work harder to take the game ahead with this initiative”.

  • 36 PGIMER nursing students face action for missing 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 

    By PTI

    CHANDIGARH: Thirty-six students of PGIMER’s National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) here were barred from leaving hostel for a week for not attending a programme where the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was broadcast.

    The hospital authorities had made it compulsory for the first and third-year students to listen to the radio broadcast on April 30 at the institute.

    However, 36 girl students from NINE didn’t turn up.

    Following this, the nursing college authorities issued an order on May 3 informing the students — 28 from the third year and eight from the first year — that they would not be allowed to step out of the hostel for a week.

    PGIMER issued a statement late Thursday evening on “banning the outing of the nursing students after classes in evening due to non-attending the Mann Ki Baat programme..”.

    It was a little “overreaction” on part of the nursing college authorities and “the concerned have already been conveyed the displeasure of PGIMER administration”, it said.

    “So we humbly urge that the issue should not be given any other connotation or blown out of proportion in the larger public interest,” the statement issued to the media by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here, said.

    The NINE authorities had recently conveyed to the first and third-year students that it was compulsory for them to listen to the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at lecture theatre-1 on April 30, the May 3 notice stated.

    The students were also warned that outings of those who do not attend the programme would be cancelled, it said.

    However, despite repeated reminders from the warden and the hostel coordinator, these students did not attend, the notice said.

    The PGIMER statement said, “This is to clarify that nursing students from National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), a premier nursing college of the country and producing best nursing professionals, were asked to attend the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on April 30..”.

    “This instruction was given purely with an intent to enable them to attend the aforementioned episode as a part of their regular curricular activities wherein talks, guest lectures and discussions are arranged regularly by best speakers, experts, professionals to impart them value education.

    “Rather, in an earlier episode, the Hon’ble Prime Minister had interacted with an organ donor family, a case of transplantation from PGIMER, to promote the noble cause of organ donation, which was hugely morale boosting and invigorated more interest in the episode,” the statement said.

    The statement further said since some of the students did not share any reason for not attending the session and abstained from the event arranged for them in a lecture theatre, the college authorities took action against them.

    CHANDIGARH: Thirty-six students of PGIMER’s National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) here were barred from leaving hostel for a week for not attending a programme where the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was broadcast.

    The hospital authorities had made it compulsory for the first and third-year students to listen to the radio broadcast on April 30 at the institute.

    However, 36 girl students from NINE didn’t turn up.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Following this, the nursing college authorities issued an order on May 3 informing the students — 28 from the third year and eight from the first year — that they would not be allowed to step out of the hostel for a week.

    PGIMER issued a statement late Thursday evening on “banning the outing of the nursing students after classes in evening due to non-attending the Mann Ki Baat programme..”.

    It was a little “overreaction” on part of the nursing college authorities and “the concerned have already been conveyed the displeasure of PGIMER administration”, it said.

    “So we humbly urge that the issue should not be given any other connotation or blown out of proportion in the larger public interest,” the statement issued to the media by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here, said.

    The NINE authorities had recently conveyed to the first and third-year students that it was compulsory for them to listen to the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at lecture theatre-1 on April 30, the May 3 notice stated.

    The students were also warned that outings of those who do not attend the programme would be cancelled, it said.

    However, despite repeated reminders from the warden and the hostel coordinator, these students did not attend, the notice said.

    The PGIMER statement said, “This is to clarify that nursing students from National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), a premier nursing college of the country and producing best nursing professionals, were asked to attend the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on April 30..”.

    “This instruction was given purely with an intent to enable them to attend the aforementioned episode as a part of their regular curricular activities wherein talks, guest lectures and discussions are arranged regularly by best speakers, experts, professionals to impart them value education.

    “Rather, in an earlier episode, the Hon’ble Prime Minister had interacted with an organ donor family, a case of transplantation from PGIMER, to promote the noble cause of organ donation, which was hugely morale boosting and invigorated more interest in the episode,” the statement said.

    The statement further said since some of the students did not share any reason for not attending the session and abstained from the event arranged for them in a lecture theatre, the college authorities took action against them.

  • ‘PM conducting ‘Mann ki Baat’ 100th episode while depriving Bengal of MGNREGA funds’

    By PTI

    KARANDIGHI: Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio broadcast and said while its 100th episode was heralded with great fanfare, the poor masses of Bengal were deprived of Central funds under the 100-day MGNREGA scheme.

    In the 100th episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’, Modi on Sunday said the broadcast filled the “emptiness” he felt after coming to Delhi in 2014 and described it as an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians which has ensured he is never cut-off from people.

    “On the one hand, the prime minister is busy conducting the 100th episode of the Mann ki Baat programme, and the Centre, out of vendetta, has stopped the funds due to Bengal.

    “They are depriving the poor people of West Bengal by denying MGNREGA funds to Bengal. It (BJP) is trying to punish the state’s people for their defeat in the last assembly poll in 2021. It is yet to accept the defeat,” he said while addressing a rally in Uttar Dinajpur district.

    Banerjee, the TMC national general secretary, while addressing a rally as part of the ‘Trinamool-eh Nabajowar’ (new wave in Trinamool) mass outreach campaign, criticised the BJP MPs from West Bengal for being party to the conspiracy in withholding the dues of the state.

    “People are failing to get roti and bhaat (rice) while the PM is conducting the Mann ki Baat programme. West Bengal is the only state where funds have been stopped. Lakhs of poor people across the state are affected due to non-payment of dues by the Centre. The MPs and MLAs of BJP from the state are also part of this conspiracy to withhold funds,” he said.

    Banerjee’s remark drew sharp reactions from the BJP, which dubbed the allegations as baseless.

    “The BJP has no role in stopping funds. The TMC has a habit of levelling baseless allegations. The people of the state disagree with such canards spread by the TMC,” BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said.

    KARANDIGHI: Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio broadcast and said while its 100th episode was heralded with great fanfare, the poor masses of Bengal were deprived of Central funds under the 100-day MGNREGA scheme.

    In the 100th episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’, Modi on Sunday said the broadcast filled the “emptiness” he felt after coming to Delhi in 2014 and described it as an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians which has ensured he is never cut-off from people.

    “On the one hand, the prime minister is busy conducting the 100th episode of the Mann ki Baat programme, and the Centre, out of vendetta, has stopped the funds due to Bengal.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “They are depriving the poor people of West Bengal by denying MGNREGA funds to Bengal. It (BJP) is trying to punish the state’s people for their defeat in the last assembly poll in 2021. It is yet to accept the defeat,” he said while addressing a rally in Uttar Dinajpur district.

    Banerjee, the TMC national general secretary, while addressing a rally as part of the ‘Trinamool-eh Nabajowar’ (new wave in Trinamool) mass outreach campaign, criticised the BJP MPs from West Bengal for being party to the conspiracy in withholding the dues of the state.

    “People are failing to get roti and bhaat (rice) while the PM is conducting the Mann ki Baat programme. West Bengal is the only state where funds have been stopped. Lakhs of poor people across the state are affected due to non-payment of dues by the Centre. The MPs and MLAs of BJP from the state are also part of this conspiracy to withhold funds,” he said.

    Banerjee’s remark drew sharp reactions from the BJP, which dubbed the allegations as baseless.

    “The BJP has no role in stopping funds. The TMC has a habit of levelling baseless allegations. The people of the state disagree with such canards spread by the TMC,” BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said.

  • ‘Mann ki Baat’ gave me solution to connect with people: PM Modi on 100th episode

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: In the 100th episode of “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the radio broadcast is an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians and it has ensured he is never cut off from people.

    Modi said “Mann ki Baat” gave him a solution to connect with the people and was not merely a programme but a spiritual journey for him.

    “Mann ki Baat has become a festival that celebrates India’s positivity and people,” he said.

    The prime minister said the programme is a reflection of the “Mann ki baat” of crores of Indians and an expression of their feelings.

    Be it ‘Swachh Bharat’, Khadi or ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, issues raised in “Mann Ki Baat” became people’s movements, he said.

    Modi said the monthly radio broadcast has become an important medium for learning from others.

    “This programme has ensured that I am never cut off from you,” he said.

    During the 100th episode, Modi also had a telephonic conversation with some people who were featured earlier on the broadcast for their unique initiatives.

    Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, listened to Modi’s address at different places as the ruling party went all out to make the 100th episode a mega exercise in public connect.

    The BJP had earlier said nearly four lakh venues would be set up for people to listen to the prime minister’s broadcast.

    NEW DELHI: In the 100th episode of “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the radio broadcast is an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians and it has ensured he is never cut off from people.

    Modi said “Mann ki Baat” gave him a solution to connect with the people and was not merely a programme but a spiritual journey for him.

    “Mann ki Baat has become a festival that celebrates India’s positivity and people,” he said.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The prime minister said the programme is a reflection of the “Mann ki baat” of crores of Indians and an expression of their feelings.

    Be it ‘Swachh Bharat’, Khadi or ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, issues raised in “Mann Ki Baat” became people’s movements, he said.

    Modi said the monthly radio broadcast has become an important medium for learning from others.

    “This programme has ensured that I am never cut off from you,” he said.

    During the 100th episode, Modi also had a telephonic conversation with some people who were featured earlier on the broadcast for their unique initiatives.

    Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, listened to Modi’s address at different places as the ruling party went all out to make the 100th episode a mega exercise in public connect.

    The BJP had earlier said nearly four lakh venues would be set up for people to listen to the prime minister’s broadcast.

  • BJP targets 4 lakh venues for people to listen to 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The BJP is going all out to make the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast an “unprecedented” mass outreach programme and will make arrangements at 100 venues on average in every assembly constituency across the country for people to listen to it.

    The BJP said it will make arrangements at around four lakh places across the country for people to hear Modi’s address, with party president JP Nadda overseeing the entire exercise to make it a “historic” success. Overseas Indians around the world will also listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the party said in a statement.

    The 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be broadcast on Sunday.

    “In order to make the broadcast of the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ historic and to give it a comprehensive format, the Bharatiya Janata Party has released a detailed programme under which unprecedented arrangements are being made for its telecast at about 4 lakh booth level centres across the country,” BJP national general secretary Dushyant Gautam said.

    The party’s overseas units and several non-political organisations have been roped in to ensure that the radio broadcast also has the maximum outreach abroad, he added.

    In all Raj Bhavans, official residences of governors, and the homes of chief ministers of the BJP or its allies, arrangements have been made for eminent citizens to listen to the programme, party sources said.

    Padma awardees from all states have been invited to attend the events at Raj Bhavans, they said.

    BJP MPs and MLAs will be in their respective constituencies to oversee the exercise, with Nadda and other senior party leaders holding a number of video conferences in this regard.

    “It will be organised on a large scale in more than 100 places in every Vidhan Sabha, in which local MPs, MLAs, other elected public representatives, senior party functionaries and party workers are involved in the coordination of the programme,” Gautam said.

    Along with this, civil society, various social and other organisations from across the country are also coming forward to participate, he said.

    Nadda, Union Minister Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders will participate in these events at different locations in the country, he added.

    “Responsibilities have been given to all MPs, MLAs and elected public representatives of the party to make the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme successful. The party’s state office-bearers have been given the responsibility of one district each,” Gautam said.

    Modi speaks on a variety of issues during his monthly radio programme which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. The programme started in 2014, when the BJP government came to power, and has been going on since.

    This programme is “completely non-political” and its prevalence as well as acceptability can be gauged from the fact that it is broadcast in 52 Indian languages and dialects as well as 11 foreign languages, Gautam said. “This programme is the most popular programme today,” he said.

    With ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the prime minister has been successful in creating an emotional connect with the listeners, Gautam said. “This is the reason why the trust of the general public of the country in the decisive leadership of Modi ji is increasing day by day,” the BJP leader said.

    “The number of listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is increasing day by day due to the guidance that the prime minister gives to the citizens through direct communication and inspiring stories,” he added.

    NEW DELHI: The BJP is going all out to make the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast an “unprecedented” mass outreach programme and will make arrangements at 100 venues on average in every assembly constituency across the country for people to listen to it.

    The BJP said it will make arrangements at around four lakh places across the country for people to hear Modi’s address, with party president JP Nadda overseeing the entire exercise to make it a “historic” success. Overseas Indians around the world will also listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the party said in a statement.

    The 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be broadcast on Sunday.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “In order to make the broadcast of the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ historic and to give it a comprehensive format, the Bharatiya Janata Party has released a detailed programme under which unprecedented arrangements are being made for its telecast at about 4 lakh booth level centres across the country,” BJP national general secretary Dushyant Gautam said.

    The party’s overseas units and several non-political organisations have been roped in to ensure that the radio broadcast also has the maximum outreach abroad, he added.

    In all Raj Bhavans, official residences of governors, and the homes of chief ministers of the BJP or its allies, arrangements have been made for eminent citizens to listen to the programme, party sources said.

    Padma awardees from all states have been invited to attend the events at Raj Bhavans, they said.

    BJP MPs and MLAs will be in their respective constituencies to oversee the exercise, with Nadda and other senior party leaders holding a number of video conferences in this regard.

    “It will be organised on a large scale in more than 100 places in every Vidhan Sabha, in which local MPs, MLAs, other elected public representatives, senior party functionaries and party workers are involved in the coordination of the programme,” Gautam said.

    Along with this, civil society, various social and other organisations from across the country are also coming forward to participate, he said.

    Nadda, Union Minister Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders will participate in these events at different locations in the country, he added.

    “Responsibilities have been given to all MPs, MLAs and elected public representatives of the party to make the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme successful. The party’s state office-bearers have been given the responsibility of one district each,” Gautam said.

    Modi speaks on a variety of issues during his monthly radio programme which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. The programme started in 2014, when the BJP government came to power, and has been going on since.

    This programme is “completely non-political” and its prevalence as well as acceptability can be gauged from the fact that it is broadcast in 52 Indian languages and dialects as well as 11 foreign languages, Gautam said. “This programme is the most popular programme today,” he said.

    With ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the prime minister has been successful in creating an emotional connect with the listeners, Gautam said. “This is the reason why the trust of the general public of the country in the decisive leadership of Modi ji is increasing day by day,” the BJP leader said.

    “The number of listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is increasing day by day due to the guidance that the prime minister gives to the citizens through direct communication and inspiring stories,” he added.

  • That is how you lead by communication: Aamir Khan on PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: “Mann Ki Baat” is an important piece of communication through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi connects with citizens, actor Aamir Khan said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ‘National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100’.

    The one-day conclave was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar here with Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur as the guest of honour.

    The 100th episode of the prime minister’s monthly radio programme is scheduled to be broadcast on April 30.

    “It’s a very important piece of communication that the leader of the country does with the people, discussing important issues, putting forward thoughts, giving suggestions, leading.”

    “That is how you lead by communication. You tell your people what you’re looking at, how you’re seeing the future, how you want your support in that. (It’s an) important communication that happens in ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” Khan told PTI.

    Asked if Modi only talks about his “mann ki baat” (what he wants to talk about) in the radio programme, the Bollywood star said, “I think it’s his prerogative because he’s doing it.

    “It is his method of hearing what the people have to say connecting with people across the country. I think it’s a very important initiative.”

    Later in the day, the “Laal Singh Chaddha” actor will participate in a panel called “Awahan Se Jan Andolan”.

    NEW DELHI: “Mann Ki Baat” is an important piece of communication through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi connects with citizens, actor Aamir Khan said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ‘National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100’.

    The one-day conclave was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar here with Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur as the guest of honour.

    The 100th episode of the prime minister’s monthly radio programme is scheduled to be broadcast on April 30.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “It’s a very important piece of communication that the leader of the country does with the people, discussing important issues, putting forward thoughts, giving suggestions, leading.”

    “That is how you lead by communication. You tell your people what you’re looking at, how you’re seeing the future, how you want your support in that. (It’s an) important communication that happens in ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” Khan told PTI.

    Asked if Modi only talks about his “mann ki baat” (what he wants to talk about) in the radio programme, the Bollywood star said, “I think it’s his prerogative because he’s doing it.

    “It is his method of hearing what the people have to say connecting with people across the country. I think it’s a very important initiative.”

    Later in the day, the “Laal Singh Chaddha” actor will participate in a panel called “Awahan Se Jan Andolan”.

  • Many countries drawn to India’s UPI: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Highlighting the country’s digital strides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said many countries of the world are drawn to India’s UPI.

    Addressing the 98th Edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, PM Modi remarked that the UPI (Unified Payments Interface) system and e-Sanjeevani App are shining examples of the power of Digital India.

    “Many countries of the world are drawn towards India’s UPI. Only a few days ago, UPI-PayNow Link has been launched between India and Singapore. Now, people of Singapore and India are transferring money from their mobile phones in the same way as they do within their respective countries,” he said.

    Modi said the country has seen that at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, the eSanjeevani App has proved to be a great boon for the people. It is a shining example of the power of Digital India.

    “Through this app, teleconsultation, that is, while sitting far away, through video conference, you can consult a doctor about your illness. Till now, the number of teleconsultants using this app has crossed the figure of 10 crore. This amazing bond between a patient and a doctor is a big achievement. For this achievement, I congratulate all the doctors and patients who have availed of this facility. This is a living example of how the people of India have made technology a part of their lives,” the PM said.

    During the programme, Prime Minister spoke with Dr Madan Mani from Sikkim. He also spoke to Madan Mohan, a resident of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh who shared his experience as a patient who got the benefit of teleconsultation via the e-Sanjeevani App.

    Prime Minister further spoke about Indian toys and story-telling forms in ‘Mann ki Baat’.

    He said citizens have made ‘Mann Ki Baat’ a wonderful platform as an expression of public participation.

    He said, “In Mann ki Baat when we referred to Indian toys. My fellow citizens have promoted this too, readily. Nowadays Indian toys have become such a craze that their demand has increased even in foreign countries. When we spoke of the Indian genre of story-telling in ‘Mann ki Baat, their fame also reached far and wide. People started getting attracted to the Indian story-telling genre more and more.”

    ‘Mann ki Baat’ is a monthly address, aired on All India Radio on the last Sunday of every month, through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with countrymen. 

    NEW DELHI: Highlighting the country’s digital strides, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said many countries of the world are drawn to India’s UPI.

    Addressing the 98th Edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, PM Modi remarked that the UPI (Unified Payments Interface) system and e-Sanjeevani App are shining examples of the power of Digital India.

    “Many countries of the world are drawn towards India’s UPI. Only a few days ago, UPI-PayNow Link has been launched between India and Singapore. Now, people of Singapore and India are transferring money from their mobile phones in the same way as they do within their respective countries,” he said.

    Modi said the country has seen that at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, the eSanjeevani App has proved to be a great boon for the people. It is a shining example of the power of Digital India.

    “Through this app, teleconsultation, that is, while sitting far away, through video conference, you can consult a doctor about your illness. Till now, the number of teleconsultants using this app has crossed the figure of 10 crore. This amazing bond between a patient and a doctor is a big achievement. For this achievement, I congratulate all the doctors and patients who have availed of this facility. This is a living example of how the people of India have made technology a part of their lives,” the PM said.

    During the programme, Prime Minister spoke with Dr Madan Mani from Sikkim. He also spoke to Madan Mohan, a resident of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh who shared his experience as a patient who got the benefit of teleconsultation via the e-Sanjeevani App.

    Prime Minister further spoke about Indian toys and story-telling forms in ‘Mann ki Baat’.

    He said citizens have made ‘Mann Ki Baat’ a wonderful platform as an expression of public participation.

    He said, “In Mann ki Baat when we referred to Indian toys. My fellow citizens have promoted this too, readily. Nowadays Indian toys have become such a craze that their demand has increased even in foreign countries. When we spoke of the Indian genre of story-telling in ‘Mann ki Baat, their fame also reached far and wide. People started getting attracted to the Indian story-telling genre more and more.”

    ‘Mann ki Baat’ is a monthly address, aired on All India Radio on the last Sunday of every month, through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with countrymen. 

  • ‘Library man’ of Jharkhand gets PM’s pat

    Express News Service

    RANCHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat mOdialso talked about Sanjay Kachhap, also known as the ‘Library Man’ of Jharkhand, who is on a mission to extend academic support to the underprivileged children. Kacchap has set up 24 libraries on his own at as many locations in Kolhan Division of Jharkhand. State Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon conferred him with the title of ‘Library Man’.

    A story about Kacchap – ‘Meet Sanjay Kachhap, the ‘Library Man’ for underprivileged in Jharkhand’s hinterland’ was published in The Sunday Standard first on September 19, 2021. Kachhap struggled to be a graduate, but it only gaded him to ensure that poor don’t have suffer from lack of access to books. 

    RANCHI:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat mOdialso talked about Sanjay Kachhap, also known as the ‘Library Man’ of Jharkhand, who is on a mission to extend academic support to the underprivileged children. Kacchap has set up 24 libraries on his own at as many locations in Kolhan Division of Jharkhand. State Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon conferred him with the title of ‘Library Man’.

    A story about Kacchap – ‘Meet Sanjay Kachhap, the ‘Library Man’ for underprivileged in Jharkhand’s hinterland’ was published in The Sunday Standard first on September 19, 2021. Kachhap struggled to be a graduate, but it only gaded him to ensure that poor don’t have suffer from lack of access to books. 

  • PM Modi awestruck by Sircilla weaver’s G20 logo

    By Express News Service

    HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address on Sunday by praising the skill of a handloom weaver in Sircilla, who presented the former, a cloth weaved with the logo of India’s G20 presidency, along with a hand-written letter.

    “Veldi Hariprasad Garu, a weaver brother from Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana, has sent me a self-woven G20 logo. I was amazed to see this precious gift. Hariprasad Ji has such a mastery over his skills that it attracts everyone towards him. Along with his self-woven G20 logo, Hariprasad Ji has sent me a letter. He says that hosting G20 Summit next year is a matter of immense pride for India. To celebrate this achievement, he has made this logo with his own hands. He inherited this talent from his father and today he is passionately practicing it,” the prime minister said.

    Modi went on to explain that he had launched the G20 logo and website of India’s presidency for the summit, and that the logo was selected through a public contest.

    Expressing his awe over the way people like Hariprasad living in a district in Telangana were able to connect themselves with G20 Summit, he said that many people like him from across the country have written to him saying that they were very proud about the country hosting the G20 Summit next year.

    The prime minister then went on to read the letters he has received from some people on India’s G20 presidency.

    HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address on Sunday by praising the skill of a handloom weaver in Sircilla, who presented the former, a cloth weaved with the logo of India’s G20 presidency, along with a hand-written letter.

    “Veldi Hariprasad Garu, a weaver brother from Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana, has sent me a self-woven G20 logo. I was amazed to see this precious gift. Hariprasad Ji has such a mastery over his skills that it attracts everyone towards him. Along with his self-woven G20 logo, Hariprasad Ji has sent me a letter. He says that hosting G20 Summit next year is a matter of immense pride for India. To celebrate this achievement, he has made this logo with his own hands. He inherited this talent from his father and today he is passionately practicing it,” the prime minister said.

    Modi went on to explain that he had launched the G20 logo and website of India’s presidency for the summit, and that the logo was selected through a public contest.

    Expressing his awe over the way people like Hariprasad living in a district in Telangana were able to connect themselves with G20 Summit, he said that many people like him from across the country have written to him saying that they were very proud about the country hosting the G20 Summit next year.

    The prime minister then went on to read the letters he has received from some people on India’s G20 presidency.