Take pledge to free India from Covid-19 this Independence Day, says PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

PM had invited people to share “inspiring anecdotes” of collective efforts which brought about positive changes in other’s lives for the 77th episode of the programme.

In his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Independence Day had to be celebrated in a different way this year. “Pledge to free the nation from Covid-19 this Independence Day,” PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation (ANI)

PM had invited people to share “inspiring anecdotes” of collective efforts which brought about positive changes in other’s lives.

On July 11, he tweeted, “I am sure you would be aware of inspiring anecdotes of how collective efforts have brought about positive changes. You would surely know of initiatives that have transformed many lives. Please share them for this month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 26th!”

“Do tune in tomorrow, 26th July, at 11 AM. #MannKiBaat,” tweeted PM Modi on Saturday.

Watch: PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat

This was the 77th episode of the programme, and the last one before India’s Independence Day on August 15.