Live: Narendra Modi addresses nation in 52nd Mann Ki Baat, first of 2019

January 30 is death anniversary of revered Mahatma Gandhi. At 11 am, Country pays homage to martyrs. Wherever we are, we must pay 2 minutes tribute to our martyrs. Remember our revered Bapu. Take vow to fulfill dreams of Bapu.

I have always considered Radio as effective means of connecting with people. Similarly, Netaji shared deep bond with medium of Radio. Files associated with Netaji be declassified has been long standing demand for years. And I am happy that we could manage to do it.

India has given birth to innumerable great men. On Jan 23, the country celebrated birth anniversary of Netaji. On this occasion, I was fortunate to get the opportunity to inaugurate a museum dedicated to heroes who fought in India’s freedom struggle. A museum dedicated to Netaji, Indian National Army; Yaad-e-Jalian, reminiscences of Jalianwala Bagh, 1857 – India's 1st war of Independence constitute premises of ‘Kranti Mandir’, that has been dedicated to the nation.

This year, our country will go to the Lok Sabha Elections. First time ever, young persons born in the 21st Century to exercise their Right to Vote in Lok Sabha Polls. I urge young generation to register themselves as voters if they are eligible.

This month, our country received very sad news. Dr Shri Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji of District Tumukur, Karnataka was no more. Swamiji dedicated his entire life to Social Service. I have had fortunate opportunity to be blessed by Swamiji. In 2007, on the occasion of the centenary celebration of Swamiji, our former President Dr Kalam had paid a visit to Tumukur.

In the previous address, PM remembered what and how the country progressed in 2018. Recalling the achievements, the PM said: “The year 2018 saw the launching of the world’s biggest health insurance scheme ‘Ayushman Bharat’. Electricity reached each & every village of the country this year.”

The Prime Minister through his address on the radio aims to connect with the common man on a regular basis and inform them about the initiatives of the Government and also seeks the support of the common man in nation building and governance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the 52nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. The programme that was started in October 2014, months after the Modi government assumed office, is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month.