Modi Recalls Surgical Strike, Amla Enterprise in Latest Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat covered the 2016 surgical strike, amla-based rural enterprise in Pratapgarh, and tributes to Ashok Singhal and Mahatma Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of subjects in the latest edition of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, touching on national security, rural enterprise and public health, while also recalling contributions of figures associated with the national movement.
The Prime Minister revisited the 2016 surgical strike, describing it as a defining moment in the country's approach to security. He also drew attention to amla-based rural enterprise and nutrition initiatives in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, where local communities have built livelihoods around the fruit's cultivation and processing.
In his remarks, Modi paid tribute to Ashok Singhal, recalling his role in public life. He separately described a particular gesture or initiative as the "most beautiful tribute to Bapu," invoking Mahatma Gandhi's enduring legacy.
The address combined reflections on security, self-reliance through local enterprise, and the importance of nutrition, with the Prime Minister using the platform to spotlight grassroots efforts. The programme continues to serve as a monthly outreach channel for the government's messaging on a diverse set of national themes.