PM Modi addresses first 'Mann Ki Baat' after retaining power
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the first episode of his signature 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show after returning to power for his second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. He also said that he had been experiencing a sense of emptiness as he did not get a chance to address the nation through the radio program until today. Here are more details.
Was missing you, underwent a bout of emptiness: PM Modi
PM Modi said, "...I was not missing the program. I was missing you (people). I was undergoing a bout of emptiness." "It used to be a chat in a genial atmosphere amidst the warmth of one's own family of 130 crore countrymen; we would listen, we would re-iterate; at times our expressions would turn into an inspiration for someone close to us," he added.
Last episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' aired in February
The 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show, which airs every month on the last Sunday, was one of the important highlights of PM Modi's previous term. The last episode of the program was aired in February 2019 before the Lok Sabha elections. During the episode, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that BJP will return to power with a thumping majority.
Celebrate the power of positivity, strengths of 130cr Indians: Modi
On Saturday, PM Modi tweeted about 'Mann Ki Baat', saying, "After four long months, #MannKiBaat is back to do what it has always loved- celebrate the power of positivity and the strengths of 130 crore Indians!" On June 15, he announced the date for the next episode of his show and asked people to share their ideas for the program through NaMo mobile app.
