Mann Ki Baat Highlights: ‘This year over 4000 women went for Haj without male companion', says PM Modi
Mann Ki Baat Highlights: At 11am on Sunday, prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the 103rd edition of Mann Ki Baat. The monthly radio programme is aired on the last Sunday of each month; the 102nd episode, however, was broadcast on June 18 (Sunday) as PM Modi was scheduled to undertake a foreign visit (to the United States) later that month. ...Read More
In this latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, the PM did not speak on Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic clashes since May 3. Modi has been criticised for keeping silent on the issue.
The first broadcast of the radio programme, meanwhile, took place on October 3, 2014. The show completed 100 episodes earlier this year, reaching the landmark on April 30.
Over 4000 women went for Haj without male companion: PM
PM Modi notes how this year, more than 4,000 women went to Saudi Arabia for Haj without a male companion. He thanks govt of Saudi Arabia for facilitating this.
Novel efforts being made for water conversation, says Modi
Glad to see that people are making novel efforts for water conversation, says PM; cites examples from states like Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
PM speaks on monsoon-related incidents
In the midst of calamities, the countrymen have once again brought to the fore the power of collective effort, says prime minister Modi. Also praises NDRF, Army for relief work during the ongoing floods.
PM begins his address
PM Modi begins address to the nation on Mann Ki Baat; 103rd edition airing today.
Episode to begin shortly
The 103rd episode of Mann Ki Baat will begin shortly.
Where to watch Mann Ki Baat?
The episode can be viewed on PM Modi's official YouTube channel. It will also be played live on news channels, and you can track updates on the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) Twitter handle as well.
Will PM speak on Manipur?
The prime minister has been criticised for keeping silent on the situation in the strife-torn state. Till now, he has spoken on Manipur only once: on July 20, a day after a video emerged of 2 women being paraded naked by a mob.
PM Modi's 103rd Mann Ki Baat today
As always, the broadcast will begin at 11am, with the show returning to its regular slot of last Sunday of the month.
