Bharatiya Janata Party president Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, listened to the 108th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday.
The live broadcast of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was streamed at a hotel in Transport Nagar, Lucknow.
During the ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the prime minister discussed the achievements of 2023. While discussing the International Year of Millets, he specifically highlighted the start-ups in Uttar Pradesh, mentioning it as a big step towards lifestyle health innovation.
While discussing lifestyle diseases, the prime minister also discussed the Fit India Movement.
Speaking of the International Year of Millets, he praised several start-ups, like Kiroj Foods in Lucknow, Grandmaa Millets in Prayagraj and Nutraceuticals.
He also described his real-time Hindi and Tamil address, delivered with the help of AI (artificial intelligence) technology during the recent Kashi Tamil Sangamam, as revolutionary. He expressed hope that the innovations at Kashi Tamil Sangamam would greatly aid in establishing multilingual communication in schools, hospitals and courts in the future.
The prime minister appealed to the youth to make social media Ram-centric (Rammay) before the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. He suggested that songs dedicated to Lord Rama should be shared on social media using the hashtag #ShriRamBhajan.
In the ‘Mann Ki Baat, the prime minister discussed major achievements of 2023, including the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, India becoming the world’s fifth-largest economy, the success of the G-20, record business during Diwali, Vocal for Local initiative and the success of Chandrayaan-3.
He also highlighted awards for Naatu Naatu and Elephant Whispers at the Oscars, achievements of players in international games and India’s impressive performance in the Cricket World Cup.
The prime minister further described Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Meri Mati Mera Desh, construction of 70,000 Amrit sarovars as collective achievements. He emphasised that taking inspiration from the achievements of 2023, the nation should make new resolutions. He also specifically discussed mental health and expressed hope for significant advancements through artificial intelligence in the field in the coming times.
During the live telecast in Lucknow, UP’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Choudhary, former deputy chief minister and Rajya Sabha member Dinesh Sharma, MLC Mohsin Raza and many other dignitaries were present.
On the last day of the year, Nadda and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in welfare activities on Sunday. In the Barabirwa area of Lucknow, they visited an ashram for leprosy patients to enquire about their well-being.
Nadda and Yogi offered prayers at the temple and distributed blankets to leprosy patients and other needy individuals. They also interacted with local children, enquiring about their studies, and distributed chocolates and toys to them.
During the conversation, Chief Minister Yogi also gathered information about whether leprosy patients are benefiting from government schemes. Leprosy patients also sang devotional songs on this occasion, praising the glory of Lord Shri Ram.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, MLCs Raja, Mahendra Singh, and others were present at the event.
