Disasters tested nation, innovation inspires resilience: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
In the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the grave impact of this year's monsoon, noting how floods and landslides have wreaked havoc — destroying homes, submerging fields, and shattering families, while relentless waters swept away bridges and roads, endangering countless lives.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat, spoke about the severe impact of natural disasters during the ongoing monsoon season. He said that in recent weeks, floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation, destroying homes, submerging fields, and shattering families. Bridges and roads were washed away by relentless floodwaters, leaving lives in danger. He added that these tragic incidents have left the nation deeply saddened and the grief of those who lost their loved ones is shared by all.
Here are the top quotes from the PM's speech:
The gift, attire, decoration and even the fairy lights — all should be made in India.
A record number of people gathered at a stadium in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The first day-night cricket match was played here in Pulwama. This was previously impossible, but now my country is changing
Thousands of capable candidates miss the final list by a narrow margin. Their details are now available on Pratibha Setu.
Today, the attention of the entire world is towards India. The eyes of the whole world are on the possibilities hidden in India.
A few days ago, I joined some podcasts, including one with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman. During the conversation, I casually mentioned a topic that later caught the attention of a player from Germany who had tuned in.
Jitendra Singh Rathore, a security guard from Surat, has documented stories of thousands of martyrs and collected soil from the feet of their parents. His selfless efforts stand as a true symbol of patriotism and inspiration.
Solar power is transforming farming, with solar pumps and rice mills boosting yields and incomes. Hundreds of such mills across states are raising earnings and bringing smiles to farmers’ faces.
In September, we will celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day. This is the same month when we remember the courage of all those heroes who participated in 'Operation Polo'.