129th episode of Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi enumerated the achievements of 2025, showed new direction for 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 129th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program today. This was the last episode of the year 2025, that is why along with the achievements of the past year, the Prime Minister also talked in detail about the challenges, possibilities and direction of development of the coming year 2026.

Prime Minister Modi said that 2025 was a year of proud moments for India. India has established its strong presence in every field like country’s security, sports, science, space and culture and made the world realize its potential.

2025 gave countless moments of pride

Prime Minister Modi said that 2025 gave the country many such moments of which every Indian was proud. From security to playgrounds and from science laboratories to global forums, India left a strong impression. Referring to the science and space sector, he said that Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to create history by reaching the International Space Station.

‘Operation Sindoor’ became a symbol of national pride

The Prime Minister said that the year 2026 is going to knock in a few days and at this time the memories of the entire year are roaming in the mind. He said that in 2025 ‘Operation Sindoor’ becomes a symbol of pride for every Indian. The world clearly saw that today’s India does not compromise with its security in any way.

Confluence of faith, culture and heritage

PM Modi said that in the year 2025, India’s faith, culture and unique heritage could be seen together. At the beginning of the year, the grand event of Prayagraj Mahakumbh surprised the world, while at the end of the year, the flag hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya became a moment of pride for every Indian.

The power of youth thinking and innovation

The Prime Minister said that the youth of India have always had a passion to do something new and they are equally aware. He told that ‘Smart India Hackathon 2025’ concluded this month, in which students worked on more than 270 problems related to more than 80 government departments. Students presented solutions that were directly linked to real-life challenges.

Geetanjali IISc becomes cultural center

PM Modi said that Geetanjali IISc has now become not just a class but the cultural center of the entire campus. Hindustani classical music, folk traditions and classical genres are taught here. Students sit together and practice, professors also join in and their families also become a part of this cultural environment.

2025 for the sports world

• Prime Minister Modi said that 2025 was also historic for India in terms of sports.

• Men’s cricket team won the ICC Champions Trophy

• Women’s cricket team won the World Cup for the first time

• India’s daughters created history by winning the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup

• Tricolor waved proudly in Asia Cup T20

• Para athletes won many medals in the World Championship

Be sure to stick to your language

Prime Minister Modi shared the example of Kannada families living in Dubai. He told that these families asked themselves whether the children are progressing in technology, but are they moving away from their language. From here the idea of ​​’Kannada Pathashala’ was born, where children are taught to read, write, speak and learn Kannada.