Mann Ki Baat: Guided by cultural ethos, India has turned challenges into successes, says PM. (File)

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” today and said that during the unlock phase, people need to be more cautious of coronavirus pandemic. This was the 66th edition of his monthly radio programme.

The show was broadcast live through All India Radio, DD and Narendra Modi mobile app.

Here are the Top 10 Quotes from PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” programme

1. There were many challenges this year like the Cyclone Amphan, locust swarm attacks and what is been done by our neighbouring countries. There could be any number of challenges but our history shows that we have always overcome them. We have emerged stronger after challenges.
2. During the unlock phase to control the coronavirus pandemic, we have to be more cautious — we should follow social distancing norms to keep ourselves and others safe from COVID-19.
3. The world has seen India’s strength and commitment to peace. If India knows how to celebrate friendship, India also knows how to give a befitting reply when provoked. In Ladakh, a befitting reply has been given to those coveting our territories.
4. India bows to our brave soldiers killed in the line of duty. They have always kept India safe. Their valour will always be remembered.
5. Families who lost their sons, still want to send their other children to defence forces… their spirit and sacrifice is venerable.
6. People from all over India are writing, reiterating their support to the movement to make India self-reliant. Being vocal about local is a great service to the nation. Make the country self reliant — this is the tribute we can pay to our soldiers (who died in the India-China border dispute).
7. India is unlocking, be it in sectors like coal, space, agriculture and more… Time to work together to make India self-reliant and technologically advanced.
8. In UP’s Barabanki, labourers who returned from outside started working to restore natural form of Kalyani river. While staying in isolation, the way migrant labourers have changed things around them is commendable.
9. I have been seeing that people are writing to me, especially youngsters, about how they are playing traditional indoor games. There is a new and strong opportunity for our generation and our start-ups. We should present India’s traditional games in a new and interesting form.
10. Today, we remember a great son of India, our former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. He led India at a very crucial time in our history.  He was a great political leader and was a scholar. PV Narasimha Rao belonged to a humble background, he fought injustice from a very young age. He connected with India ethos and was well-versed with western thoughts. I hope many more Indians will read more about him.