PM Modi's Mann ki Baat: As it happened on October 25, 2015

By Manisha Singh | Last Updated: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 17:44
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PM Modi addressed the nation on Sunday through his monthly radio programme. 

25 October 2015, 11:32 AM

India has many languages. We must learn some of them. I had the opportunity to learn a few languages: PM.

PM concludes his radio programme.

25 October 2015, 11:30 AM

Some weeks ago I had gone to Mumbai to inaugurate a memorial close to Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Chaitya Bhoomi: PM.

This was the place where Baba Saheb achieved new heights in his life and became an inspiration for others: PM Modi.

I am looking forward to my trip to Britain. Ambedkar Bhavan in Britain is Indian government's property now. Will inaugurate it: PM Modi.

Central and State governments provide scholarships to students from dalit, tribal and backward communities for studies abroad. Government of India also encourages talented girls and boys from Dalit communities, says PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:30 AM

You all may be preparing for Diwali. I would appeal to all the parents to celebrate fully but ensure that no harm is caused to children: PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:28 AM

On 31st October, the country will celebrate birth anniversary of Iron Man - Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel: PM. 

One Country, Great Country - While remembering Sardar Patel, we visualise the whole landscape of India, adds PM.

People are preparing for 'Run For Unity' with great enthusiasm. Run For Unity is the run for development in true sense: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:28 AM

India is characterised by diversity. And this is our pride. Shanti, Sadbhavana and Ekta are key to progress: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:27 AM

For India's unity Sardar Patel made great efforts: PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:26 AM

Govt will launch 'swadesi' gold coins with Ashok Chakra: PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:26 AM

PM Modi appeals countrymen to invest in gold bonds, says don't let your gold be dead money.

25 October 2015, 11:26 AM

Gold can become India's economic asset: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:25 AM

Gold can become strength, an economic strength. It can become country's economic asset: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:21 AM

Had talked about menace of corruption, in seeking jobs. We'd thought of abolishing interviews for some jobs: PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:20 AM

PM Modi now talks about corruption in jobs.

25 October 2015, 11:18 AM

PM Modi lauds many media houses, including Zee Media for promoting Clean India Mission.

The Zee family has initiated 'Mission Clean India'. Our country has hundreds of news channels and thousands of newspapers. Each one of them has pursued the 'Clean India' campaign: PM. 

25 October 2015, 11:18 AM

How can there be Mann Ki Baat without mention of cleanliness? This Diwali, let us clean our surroundings, along with our homes: PM.

Media started an awareness campaign; And, the result was a self driven cleanliness campaign throughout the country, adds PM.

25 October 2015, 11:14 AM

PM Modi lauds MPs for their active participation in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

On last 15th August I proposed the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. Last month, a workshop was held in Bhopal on Adarsh Gram Yojana: PM.

Jharkhand is a large state inhabited by tribals, unfortunately, it is associated with Maoism, extremism, gun culture and bloodshed: PM.

Shri Karia Munda has adopted a village in his seat in Jharkhand. He started visiting the village and instilled life in systems and machinery: PM.

In AP, Shri Ashok Gajapati Raju urged students to teach the elders of the village. So many people gained from the lessons, adds PM. 

Shri CL Ruala, from Mizoram also lauded by PM for active and innovative participation in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

25 October 2015, 11:12 AM

Governemnt of India, especially HRD Ministry launched a novel programme in all CBSE schools, essay and poetry competitions were held: PM.

Over 1600 schools within and outside India participated in the competitions; Children wrote in support of stronger India Africa relations: PM.

PM Modi reads out a poem written by Garima Gupta, a student from Muzaffarnagar, on India-Africa relations.

25 October 2015, 11:12 AM

India contributing towards human resources development and capacity building and more than 25,000 African students are studying in India: PM Modi.

25 October 2015, 11:08 AM

This is a festive season. In this one more festive occasion is India-Africa 2015 summit: PM Modi.

India and Africa have many similarities. So many people of Indian origin have been staying in Africa, adds PM.

25 October 2015, 11:07 AM

Some states have taken a lead on organ donation and made processes simpler. Tamil Nadu has done well in this: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:07 AM

Organ donation is an important issue. The need for kidneys, heart and livers is high but less number of transplants happen: PM.

25 October 2015, 11:06 AM

PM talks about organ donation.

A student from Kerala was called by AIR and she shared her feedback on Mann Ki Baat. This is inspiring and other Kendras must try to do same: PM.

Some girls from Kerala asked me to talk about organ donation. Devesh from Delhi called and shared the same sentiment, adds PM.

25 October 2015, 11:01 AM

Today India and South Africa are playing the 5th ODI. Both teams won two matches so it'll be an interesting match. My best wishes, says PM.

25 October 2015, 11:00 AM

PM Modi begins his address.

PM had earlier tweeted today in the morning: