New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in his Mann Ki Baat program on Akashvani, highlighting the significance of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, which he said has united millions of countrymen around a common thread. PM Modi expressed that the power of togetherness witnessed during the event aligns with the government’s commitment to a developed India.
The Prime Minister shared that the entire country participated in lighting Ram Jyoti and singing Ram Bhajans on the evening of January 22nd, emphasizing Lord Ram’s rule as a source of inspiration for the framers of the Indian Constitution, encapsulated in the concepts of “Dev se Desh” and “Ram se Rashtra.”
PM Modi expressed satisfaction with the response to his call for a cleanliness campaign, where people cleaned religious places in their areas and shared pictures and videos. He urged the continuation of this campaign, citing the power of collectivity as a force that will propel the nation to new heights of success.
Reflecting on the 75th Republic Day celebrations, PM Modi noted the enthusiasm in Amritkaal and highlighted the completion of 75 years of the Indian Constitution and the Supreme Court. He underscored the Constitution’s role as a living document and the allocation of space to images of Lord Ram, Mother Sita, and Lakshman at its beginning.
The Prime Minister praised the prominence of Nari Shakti during the Republic Day parade, emphasizing the Women’s Power displayed by contingents from Central Security Forces and Delhi Police. He noted that 11 out of the 20 contingents in the parade were women, signaling India’s progress with the mantra of Women Led Development in the 21st Century. PM Modi also celebrated the achievements of 13 women athletes honored in the recent Arjuna Award ceremony, highlighting the outstanding performances of India’s daughters in various fields.