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Strengthening Democracy through
Jan Bhagidari
mentioned in his recent 'Mann ki
Baat' address, “Mann ki Baat has
established itself as a wonderful
platform for an expression of
public participation.” equipping
people with the ability to initiate
a dialogue with the Government
and further contribute towards
the growth and development of
the country.
Over the last 98 episodes,
'Mann ki Baat' has encouraged
the spirit of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ and
J.P. Nadda ‘Jan Andolan’ in India. Be it mass
Member of Parliament, Rajya campaigns exhibiting the spirit
Sabha of public participation like Beti
Bachao Beti Padhao or Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan; or messages that
turned into mass movements
upon PM’s clarion calls such
Jan Bhagidari, or people's as Amrit Sarovar or ‘Vocal for
participation, is the cornerstone Local’, 'Mann ki Baat' has time
of any thriving democracy. and again given an impetus to
A democracy can only be the reformist streak of the Prime
successful if it ensures that the Minister and the collective power
voices of its citizens are heard, of the citizens for building a new,
their concerns are addressed, and developed, and self-reliant India.
their participation is encouraged. Every month, lakhs of Indians
The active involvement of people communicate directly with the
in decision-making processes Prime Minister and share their
is essential for the growth and Mann ki Baat with him through
development of any society. their letters, emails and messages.
Prime Minister Narendra The 'Mann ki Baat' programme
Modi’s unique initiative, 'Mann ki also demonstrates how the
Baat' has been termed widely as society's power transforms into
a radio revolution, which finds its the strength of the nation.
base in Jan Bhagidari. Designed We all witnessed how the
to address the citizens of India clarion call given by the Prime
on various topics, ranging from Minister to promote India's
social problems to environmental traditional games and sports
challenges and technological exhorted youth across the nation
advancements, 'Mann ki Baat' to learn and play our indigenous
has become an important tool games and sports, it led to a
to connect with the people and sports revolution in the country.
build governance of trust and Similarly, in one of his 'Mann ki
inclusiveness. Baat' addresses, Prime Minister
As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the
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