Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says govt working to get Chhath Puja listed in UNESCO's list

Mann Ki Baat PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat today. In his address, PM Modi honored Bhagat Singh's scrifice and called him an inspiration for the youth. 

PM Modi also paid homage to Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary. Speaking about her contribution, PM said, ''Lata Didi's songs comprise everything that stirs human emotions. The patriotic songs she sang had a profound impact on people. She was even inspired by Veer Savarkar.''

PM Modi remembers Zubeen Garg

In his address, PM Modi remembered Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who had lost his life in an unfortunate incident while swimming in Singapore.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta listens to PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was witnessed listening to the 126th episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

PM Modi: Working to get Chhath festival listed in UNESCO's list 

PM Modi in his address said that government is working to get Chhath Puja listed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. He said, "I am very happy to inform you that the Government of India is also engaged in a major endeavour connected with Chhath Puja. The Government of India is working to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. When Chhath Puja is included in the UNESCO list, people in every corner of the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity."

PM Modi urges people to purchase Khadi items on October 2

PM Modi also urged people to purchase Khadi products on October 2. He said, "October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhi ji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi, and Khadi was foremost among them. Unfortunately, after independence, the charm of Khadi was fading, but in the last 11 years, the attraction of the people of the country towards Khadi has increased significantly. Khadi sales have seen a huge increase in the last few years. I urge all of you to buy some Khadi product on October 2nd. Say with pride that these are Swadeshi. Also share it on social media with #VocalforLocal." 

PM Modi praises 100 years of RSS 

In his address, PM Modi praised 100 years of RSS and called it remarkable, and inspiring journey. PM Modi said, "This Vijayadashami is very special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the foundation of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. This journey of a century is as amazing, unprecedented, and inspiring as it is. 100 years ago, when the RSS was founded, the country had been bound in the chains of slavery for centuries. This centuries-long slavery had deeply hurt our self-respect and self-confidence. The world's oldest civilisation was facing an identity crisis. Our citizens were becoming victims of an inferiority complex...The spirit of sacrifice and service and the teachings of discipline, are the true strength of the Sangh. Today, the RSS has been tirelessly and unstoppably engaged in serving the nation for a hundred years. That is why we see that whenever there is a natural disaster anywhere in the country, RSS volunteers are the first to reach there. This spirit of 'Nation First' always remains paramount in every action and every endeavour of the lives of millions of volunteers. I offer my best wishes to every volunteer who is dedicating himself to the great yagya of serving the nation."