PM Modi spoke at the last Mann Ki Baat of 2022 and the 96th edition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the last Mann Ki Baat of the year 2022 on Sunday. The 96th edition of Mann Ki Baat, a monthly radio programme of the Prime Minister aired today.

Addressing the nation PM Modi said, My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Today we are coming together for the ninety-sixth (96) episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The next episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be the first episode of the year 2023. In the messages sent by you, you have also urged to speak about the departing 2022. Observation of the past always gives us inspiration for preparations for the present and the future.

PM Modi on December 13 had invited people to share their inputs for the upcoming episode of Mann ki Baat scheduled for December 25.

PM Modi said, 2022 has indeed been very inspiring, wonderful in many ways. This year India completed 75 years of her independence and this very year Amritkal commenced. This year the country gained a new momentum, all the countrymen performed one better than the other. The various successes of 2022, today, have created a special place for India all over the world.
2022 i.e. India attaining the status of the world’s fifth largest economy;
2022, i.e. the record of India surpassing the incredible figure of 220 crore vaccines;
2022,i.e. India crossing the magical exports figure of 400 billion dollars;
2022, i.e. adopting the resolution of ‘Self-reliant India’ by the people, enliving it;
2022 meaning welcoming India’s first indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant,
2022 meaning India’s glory in Space, Drone and Defence Sector,
2022 meaning India’s might in every field | Even in the field of sports, be it the Commonwealth Games, or the victory of our women’s hockey team, our youth have shown tremendous potential.

Friends, along with all this, the year 2022 will always be remembered for one more reason. This is the extension of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’. The people of the country also organized many amazing events to celebrate unity and togetherness. Be it the Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat, where Rukmini’s marriage, and Lord Krishna’s relationship with the Northeast is celebrated, or the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, many colors of unity were visible in these festivals.

In 2022, the countrymen have scripted another chapter of immortal history. Who can forget the ‘Har GharTiranga’ campaign organised in the month of August! Those were the moments giving every countryman goose bumps. In this campaign of 75 years of independence, the whole country assumed the hues of the tricolor. More than 6 crore people even sent selfies with the tricolor. This Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav will continue in the same way next year as well – it will further strengthen the foundation of Amrit Kaal.

Friends, this year India has also got the responsibility of chairing the G-20 group. I had also discussed this in detail last time. In the year 2023, we have to take the enthusiasm of G-20 to new heights; make this event a mass movement.

My dear countrymen, today the festival of Christmas is also being celebrated with great fervour all over the world. It is a day to remember the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Friends, today is also the birthday of our respected Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. He was a great statesman who gave exceptional leadership to the country. He has a special place in the heart of every Indian.

Friends, tomorrow, the 26th of December is ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ and I will have the privilege of participating in a programme dedicated to the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh ji in Delhi on this occasion. The country will always remember the sacrifice of Sahibzade and Mata Gujri.

Obviously, the spread of the ‘Namami Gange’ mission, its scope, has increased much more than the cleaning of the river. Whereas this evidence is direct proof of our willpower and tireless efforts, on the other hand, it is also going to show a new path to the world in the direction of environmental protection.

Friends, I am happy that the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ has become firmly rooted in the mind of every Indian today. Since the inception of this mass movement in the year 2014, to take it to new heights, many unique efforts have been made by the people.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2022