PM Modi addressed the nation in the 70th edition of his Mann ki Baat show today.
New Delhi:
India strongly supports the country’s brave soldiers and security forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, urging people to light a lamp for soldiers as they celebrate festivals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the nation through his monthly radio show “Mann Ki Baat”, the Prime Minister began by spreading his wishes about Dussehra. Prime Minister Modi said that “the soldiers are serving the nation away from their family while protecting the country’s borders to ensure that the people in the country are safe from external threats.”
“Many festivals like Eid, Diwali will be held at this time of year. During these festivals, we also have to remember our brave soldiers who have also been to the borders. We have to light a lamp at home, in honor of these brave men. sons and daughters of Mother India, “Prime Minister Modi said in his monthly radio address.
Prime Minister Modi’s comments come at a time when India is locked in a showdown with China. The army has significantly strengthened its troops and weaponry along the nearly 3,500-kilometer-long border with China, including sectors of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, as tension in Ladakh has shown no signs of abating. The standoff continues despite several rounds of high-level talks, pushing Indochina’s ties to a new low.
He urged people to celebrate the festivals in moderation and remember the determination to “speak up for the locals” while shopping.
“Today is the Vijay Dashmi – Dussehra festival. I extend my best wishes to all of you on this auspicious occasion. This Dussehra festival is the festival of the victory of truth over lies. But at the same time, it is also a festival. victory of patience over crises. Today you are all living with great restraint, celebrating the holidays with modesty. That is why, in the battle we are fighting (against COVID-19), victory is certain “, said the First Minister.
“Previously, a large number of people used to gather in Durga Pandal for the darshan of Goddess Durga. It was a matter like an atmosphere. But this time it didn’t happen. Before, big fairs were also held in Dussehra. But this time its form is It also changed. Ramleela festival was also a big attraction, but there are also some restrictions. This time, all big gatherings are forbidden. There will be Eid, Sharad Purnima, Valmiki Jayanti, Dhantesras, Diwali, Chhatth Pooja, Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti festival in the coming days. During this crisis of the crown, we have to work with restrictions, “he added.
“Mann ki Baat” airs on All India Radio on the last Sunday of each month through which the Prime Minister interacts with the nation.
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