Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast “Mann ki Baat” on Sunday.
In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Modi spoke about the importance of ensuring one’s safety while maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus. He mentioned the made-in-India apps that are gaining popularity after the Chinese apps ban, the importance of toys in a child’s development, and the incredible contribution of teachers in the ensuing pandemic.
However, it was his mention of Sophie and Vida, the army dogs who were given the ‘Commendation Cards’ on Independence Day, that became a hot topic on the microblogging site Twitter. The Prime Minister further urged his compatriots to adopt loyal canines raised in India that are easy to keep.
While Vida the dog was instrumental in detecting five mines and one grenade, Sophie, an explosives detection dog, saved lives by sniffing at the accelerator used to start improvised bombs.
Vida was instrumental in the detection of five mines and a grenade buried underground and Sophie, an explosives detector dog sniffed out the presence of an initiator / accelerator that could have been hastily used to make an IED, thus saving precious lives: Indian Army https: // t.co/yrKUrBy3WR
– ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
Shortly after Prime Minister Modi’s Mann ki Baat concluded, Twitterati arrived to acknowledge the efforts of the brave and precious canines that ended up saving human lives.
Thanks PM @Narendra Modi for talking about canine soldiers and asking people to adopt desi. And like PM said, desi dogs are easy to keep and hassle free. They are loyal and loving. I have one, that’s why I say it with experience. Below is the video of Sophie receiving the praise from COAS. pic.twitter.com/IC0c9UCvrD
– Snehesh Alex Philip (@sneheshphilip) August 30, 2020
Speaking of festivals, Modi praised Indian citizens for being disciplined in such difficult times.
“Usually these days are destined for various festivals, but the coronavirus has changed that. People are much more cautious now and the discipline is moving and inspiring,” he said.
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