Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Uttar Pradesh twice during his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme live at his official residence.

Chief Minister Yogi extended gratitude to the prime minister for acknowledging the daughters of the state who won medals in G-20 Quiz, Varanasi Milk Group and World University Games in Varanasi.

During the programme, Prime Minister Modi said that the participation of 1.25 lakh students from 800 schools in the G-20 quiz held in Varanasi had created a new world record.

Referring to the Varanasi Milk Group, the prime minister said that this group was working on joint management to increase the income of milk producers and cattle herders, which indicated the White Revolution in UP.

Additionally, he congratulated and spoke to Uttar Pradesh’s Pragati, who won a medal in archery at the World University Games, and Priyanka, who was part of the 20-km race walk team.

Thanking Prime Minister Modi for mentioning topics related to Uttar Pradesh in the Mann Ki Baat programme, the chief minister wrote on his official 'X' handle, “Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the world record in the G-20 quiz held in Varanasi with the participation of 1.25 lakh students from 800 schools in Mann Ki Baat programme. This interest of the new generation and its participation is a reflection of the country’s development. Hearty congratulations to the prime minister!”

Chief Minister Yogi added, “Pragati and Priyanka, the daughters of the state who have won medals in the World University Games while glorifying Mother India on the global stage, are the pride of the country. Millions of youth will be inspired by both the daughters who were mentioned in the Mann Ki Baat programme by respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hearty thanks prime minister!”

The chief minister thanked Prime Minister Modi for the appreciation of Varanasi Milk Group and wrote, “Under the guidance of the prime minister, the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh has provided new heights to the dairy sector. In the Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Modi mentioned the prosperity of annadata farmers of Varanasi and surrounding areas through the Varanasi Milk Union and the continuous increase in their income is proof of this.”

Chief Minister Yogi concluded, “With the vision of Developed India and the path of human welfare, the prime minister under Meri Mati, Mera Desh has exhorted people to take part in Meri Mati, Mera Desh campaign to collect soil from every house in September and Amrit Kalash Yatra in October. In the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the holy journey of uniting the country in the thread of unity is going to connect 140 crore countrymen with the spirit of Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat.”