Mann Ki Baat: ''Nari Shakti' playing significant role in emerging Indian power', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Today, March 26, 2023) addressed the 99th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat.' This is the third time PM Modi addressing the monthly radio programme this year. The 99th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' aired at 11 AM today. PM Modi's radio programmed was commenced on the occasion of Vijayadashami on October 3, 2014. The programme has completed its 98th edition and will complete its 100th edition on April 30. PM Modi in his radio programmes asked the public for their suggestion for the 100th edition. He said that he is eager to know the suggestion and thoughts of the public for the 100th episode. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' in Delhi and Himmatnagar respectively. PM Modi asserted that the potential of India is emerging from a new perspective and women are playing a significant role in it. Giving an example he applauded Surekha Yadav who is Asia's first female loco pilot and set another record as recently she became the first woman loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express train. 'Women's power is playing a significant role in emerging Indian power. In Nagaland, for the first time in 75 years, two women legislators have reached the Vidhan Sabha through their victory. India has also deployed a womenonly platoon in peacekeeping under a UN mission. Women are showing power in all fields. Today, the potential of India is emerging from a new perspective, & our woman's power has a very big role in it,' said PM Modi during the 99th edition of Mann Ki Baat. 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. The show will air on All India Radio and Doordarshan's entire network, as well as on the AIR News website and newsonair mobile app. It will also be broadcast live on the Information and Broadcasting Ministry's, AIR News', DD News', PMO's, and YouTube channels. Following the Hindi broadcast, AIR will broadcast the program in regional languages. In the last programme, the PM touched upon many topics while also declaring the winners of the 'Unity Day' special three competitions. He also discussed various topics including the replacement of plastic bags and the revival of 'Tribeni Kumbho Mohotshav' at Bansberia in West Bengal.