Mann Ki Baat 80th episode: PM Modi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through the 80th episode of the monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. The previous two episodes were aired on June 27 and July 25, respectively.
Highlights of the 80th episode:
PM Modi started his address with a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day. He lauded the Indian Hockey teams over their performance in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics.
- Today's youth does not want to follow routine practices. He wants to go to unknown places, and when he makes up his mind, no one can stop him.
- India may not have won many medals in Olympics, but today's youth is exploring opportunities related to sports. We cannot let this momentum stop. Let's made this momentum permanent in all walks of life
- Ahead of Janmashtami on Monday, PM Modi recalls meeting with American national Jadurani Dasi, who works with ISKCON.
- Whenever we speak of Swachh Bharat, Indore's name automatically comes up. It has been number 1 in Swachh Bharat rankings. But people of Indore are not satisfied with just that. They have made it the first Water Plus in the country.
- Mann Ki Baat is no longer restricted only to India; people across the world are talking about it. "I receive messages from Indians based abroad," he says.
- Sanskrit plays an essential role in strengthening cultural ties.
