Mann Ki Baat highlights: India stands with Kerala in this hour of grief, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 47th edition of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday.The address was broadcast on All India Radio and Doordarshan at 11am. It was also live streamed on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, AIR and DD News. In his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi hailed the Goods and Services Tax as a “celebration of honesty”. He also spoke about Chandra Shekhar Azad’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and the benefits of yoga.Here are the Live updates on PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ address:

11:25am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Kerala floods on his radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ today. (PTI File Photo)

PM congratulates Indian players participating in Asian Games

PM Modi congratulates the Indian players who have won medals in Asian Games, being in Indonesia. “We are proud of the medal winners in the 2018 Asian Games and wish those whose events are left the very best. I once again urge the people of India to focus on fitness.”

India has won 29 medals in the Games so far -- 7 gold, 5 silver and 17 bronze.

11:22am IST

India won’t tolerate crimes against women: Modi

India will not tolerate crimes against women. It’s for this reason that Parliament passed stricter laws against rape, and passed amendment to make child rape punishable by death penalty: Modi

11:21am IST

On triple talaq, PM Modi says Muslim women will get justice

The triple talaq bill was passed in Lok Sabha but could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha. But, I would like to assure Muslim women that the entire nation is there with them and will ensure that they get justice: PM 

11:20am IST

Parliamentarians cut across party lines to make the monsoon session successful, Modi says, adding: “This was a session devoted to social justice and youth welfare. The government is committed to safeguarding the rights of SC and ST communities.”

11:17am IST

Atal ji made anti-defection law stricter: PM Modi

It was decided during the tenure of PM Vajpayee to fix the size of Council of Ministers to 15% of the size of the State assemblies. Atal ji also made the anti-defection law stricter, says PM Modi on the former PM’s contribution to Indian democracy.

11:15am IST

PM Modi talks about Atal ji on Mann Ki Baat

If there was one topic on which most people wrote, asking PM Narendra Modi to speak, it was the life of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

“Atal Ji brought a very distinctive and positive change in India’s political culture. Tributes have poured in from all sections of society,” Modi says.

11:10am IST

India stands with Kerala: Modi

India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Kerala in this hour of grief. People from all walks of life have come in support of the people of Kerala, PM Modi says, hailing the role of forces who were involved in rescue operations in the flood-hit state. “Our condolences are with the people who have lost their loved ones in Kerala floods.”

11:05am IST

PM Modi wishes nation on Rakshabandhan, Sanskrit Diwas

PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Sanskrit Diwas.

There is a strong link between knowledge and Sanskrit. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/iuJzlloYWl— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 26, 2018

11am IST

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio show Mann ki Baat begins.

10:30am IST

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to begin soon

PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio programme will begin in half-an-hour.