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Mann ki Baat
An Expression of Jan Bhagidari
It is rightfully said that,
In this journey towards a
century, all of you have made “history abounds in instances
‘Mann ki Baat’ a wonderful of leaders moving crowds with
platform as an expression of the power of words.” It is the first
time ever, in the history of India’s
public participation. Every
month, in millions of messages, dynamic democracy, that an
the ‘Mann ki Baat’ of lots of elected leader of the state has
people reaches out to me. established a direct, two-way
communication with the citizens
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi
of the country, to learn about the
(in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address)
pulse of India.
'Mann ki Baat', which
translates to 'voice of the heart',
is a unique and first-of-its-kind
radio programme, aired once
a month, where Prime Minister
Narendra Modi addresses the
citizens of India. Launched in
2014 with the aim of reaching
out to the common people
across the length and breadth
"Prime Minister Narendra of the nation, 'Mann ki Baat' is
broadcast on All India Radio,
Modi’s unique initiative, 'Mann
the largest radio network and
ki Baat', has been widely
broadcasting organization in
termed as a radio revolution, the world, with a network of 262
which finds its base in Jan radio stations, Doordarshan and
Bhagidari. It has become an various social media platforms,
important tool to connect catering to a vast spectrum of
the socio-economically and
with the people and build
culturally diverse populace.
Governance of trust and
"Mann ki Baat is a movement
inclusiveness." to connect with every Indian
J.P. Nadda and build a better future for our
MP, Rajya Sabha country." These words by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi truly
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