New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first “Mann Ki Baat” radio program of 2025 on Sunday. Traditionally held on the last Sunday of each month, the program was preponed to January 19 this year due to Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
In his address, the Prime Minister began by explaining the schedule change, saying, “Today is the first Mann Ki Baat of 2025. You must have noticed that every time Mann Ki Baat takes place on the last Sunday of the month, but this time we are meeting a week earlier on the third Sunday instead of the fourth Sunday, because Republic Day is on the next Sunday, I wish all the countrymen a Happy Republic Day in advance.”
The Prime Minister went on to highlight the significance of this year’s Republic Day. He said that it marks the 75th anniversary of the Indian Republic, a milestone that holds great importance for the nation. “This year’s Republic Day holds special significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of the Indian Republic,” he said.
PM Modi also took the opportunity to reflect on India’s journey over these decades, emphasizing the pride and progress the country has achieved. He celebrated India’s unity and diversity, acknowledging the achievements that have contributed to making the nation stronger.
Top quotes of PM Modi
- Today is the first Mann Ki Baat of 2025. You must have noticed that every time Mann Ki Baat takes place on the last Sunday of the month, but this time we are meeting a week earlier on the third Sunday instead of the fourth Sunday, because Republic Day is on the next Sunday, I wish all the countrymen a Happy Republic Day in advance.
- This year’s ‘Republic Day’ is very special. This is the 75th anniversary of the Indian Republic. This year marks 75 years since the Constitution came into force. I salute all those great personalities of the Constituent Assembly who gave us our sacred Constitution.
- 25 January is National Voters’ Day. This day is important because on this day the ‘Election Commission of India’ was established….Election Commission.
- Our Constitution makers have given a very important place in the Constitution to our Election Commission and to people’s participation in democracy. I would also like to thank the Election Commission, which has, from time to time, modernised and strengthened our voting process. The Commission has used the power of technology to give more power to the people. I congratulate the Election Commission for its commitment to fair elections.
- The Maha Kumbh has begun in Prayagraj. Unforgettable crowd, unimaginable scene and extraordinary confluence of equality and harmony. This time many divine yogas are also being formed in Kumbh. This festival of Kumbh celebrates unity in diversity. People from all over India and the world gather on the sands of Sangam. There is no discrimination or casteism anywhere in this tradition that has been going on for thousands of years.
- ‘Kumbh’, ‘Pushkaram’ and ‘Ganga Sagar Mela’ – these festivals of ours promote our social interaction, harmony and unity. These festivals connect the people of India with the traditions of India.
- I am proud to inform you that Bengaluru-based Pixxel, an Indian space-tech start-up, has successfully launched India’s first private satellite constellation – ‘Firefly’. This satellite constellation is the world’s most high-resolution hyper spectral satellite constellation.
- A few days ago, our scientists achieved another major milestone in the space sector. Our scientists have achieved space docking of satellites.
- There is a place in Assam called ‘Naugaon’. ‘Naugaon’ is also the birthplace of our country’s great personality Srimanta Shankardev ji. This place is very beautiful. There is also a large population of elephants here. Many incidents were seen in this area where herds of elephants used to destroy crops, farmers used to be troubled, due to which people of about 100 villages around were very troubled, but the villagers also understood the helplessness of the elephants. So the villagers thought of finding a solution to this. A team of villagers was formed, which was named ‘Haathi Bandhu’.
- Haathi Bandhu showed their wisdom and made a unique effort on about 800 bigha of barren land. Here the villagers together planted Napier grass. Elephants like this grass very much. The result was that elephants reduced going towards the fields.
- StartUp India has completed 9 years just a few days ago. More than half of the StartUps that have been formed in our country in 9 years are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, and when every Indian hears this, his heart becomes happy, that is, our StartUp culture is not limited to big cities only.
- Our culture and heritage teaches us to live with love with the animals and birds around us. It is a matter of great joy for all of us that in the last two months, two new Tiger Reserves have been added to our country. One of these is Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh and the other is Ratapani Tiger Reserve in MP.
- Deepak Nabam ji has set a unique example of service in Arunachal Pradesh. Deepak ji runs a Living Home here. Where mentally ill, physically challenged people and elderly people are served, drug addicts are taken care of here.
- Recently, virgin coconut oil in Nicobar district has received GI Tag. After GI Tag to virgin coconut oil, another new initiative has been taken. Self help groups are being formed by organizing women associated with the production of this oil, they are also being given special training in marketing and branding. This is a big step towards economically empowering our tribal communities.
- We now celebrate 23 January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, as ‘Parakram Diwas’. This saga related to his bravery also gives a glimpse of his bravery. A few years ago, I went to his house from where he had escaped from the British. His car is still there. That experience was very special for me. Subhash Babu was a visionary. Courage was ingrained in his nature. Not only this, he was also a very efficient administrator.
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