During festivals everyone tries to spend time with their family and loved ones. Your work is such that there is a rush for breaking news. In such a busy situation, you all came to this non-breaking news program. I am very grateful to all of you.”
He said, “I remember that in the early 90s, I was responsible for the arrangements across the country in two big tours. This was the time when one had to find a fax machine even to send a press release. There are many friends of the new generation here but the old people know that I have had a natural connection with the world of all of you for a long time. From press releases to Insta reels, I have seen a long period of media and media interaction.”
The Prime Minister said, “I remember clearly, I don't know what is your power that troubles us here. No one knew, only the 2-4 people at the top in the party knew. I used to live in a room here at 11 Ashok Road. Suddenly one day a gang of all the journalists entered my room. At that time there used to be a Mahila Brigade.
He told me to feed him sweets! When I asked why brother, he said that you are going to Gujarat, you are going to become the Chief Minister. Although very few people knew this, but those people knew. Well, he was proved right.”
He said, “When people move from reporters to editors, your role in a media house naturally changes. After joining the government, a similar change took place in my responsibilities. Last month, I completed 25 years as the head of the government.
A lot has changed in 25 years. The country has changed, the world has changed and the style of politics has also changed. Changing technology has changed the nature of media considerably. While traditional media has become a little easier, new challenges have also emerged.”
He said, “Earlier there was a struggle for OV Van and today mobile has become OV Van. Today everyone has their own platform, their own channel. Earlier it was said in India that cricket experts are found in every street in India.
Today experts on every news can be found in every street. There is a saying here, 'As many mouths as there are things.' Sometimes it seems that there are as many opinions as there are people in the country. Various opinions are created by our democracy. Indian media has a big role in this.”
He said, “One good thing about the world of news and newsroom is that nothing is considered impossible there. If there is an accident, earthquake or flood devastation, the whole world is running away from that place but some people who are making Ganga flow upside down are our field reporters.
Putting their lives at stake, leaving all family worries aside, they go for coverage. Such passion is rarely seen. For this I have always been your fan.”
He said, “One more thing is very important in the world of news and that is the deadline. If there was no deadline, everyone from desk to field would have the same attitude that there is still time. That is why deadline is very important. It applies to all three, the individual, the organization and the country.
Today our country is also working with a deadline and this deadline is 2047. The dream of making the country developed has been with us since the time of independence, but now this dream has a date set in 2047! That is, before the completion of 100 years of independence, we have to together make India a developed nation.”
He said, “With the achievements with which India is moving forward today, it is not impossible to achieve the goal of a developed India. Just think about what India has done in the past years. Who would have thought that India would create history by landing near the south pole of the Moon.
Who would have thought that India would become the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world. Who would have thought that the world's highest railway arch bridge would be built over the Chenab River. India has increased its solar generation capacity by more than 50 times in just 12 years. “India has created the world’s third largest startup ecosystem in just 12 years.”
He said, “The deadline of 2047 does not mean that we have to wait till then. You remember the freedom movement. The goal of complete Swaraj was not going to be achieved in a day or two. Gradually, small goals were set, they were fulfilled and then people got faith that freedom will definitely be achieved and the whole country stood with this resolve. This same faith of the country will take us to the goal of a developed India. We will move forward by completing many small and big goals, only then will we become a developed India.” Will be able to reach the target.”
He said, “I constantly try in my Mann Ki Baat program to give a platform to the achievements of the country and the achievements of the people of the country. I would also request the media of the country to work on stories related to India's successes and take them forward. This will be a great service to the country from your side.”