Page 15 - Mann ki Baat English Feb 2026

Friends, in our country, was deeply embedded within
those who have worked for the her. She was also deeply proud
welfare of society, those who of India's cultural heritage.
have prioritised the public in Every meeting and every
their noble deeds always remain conversation with Amma
in the hearts of the people. Jayalalithaa is still fresh in my
Amma Jayalalithaa ji was one mind. She also attended two of
such popular leader. February my swearing-in ceremonies in
24th is the occasion of her birth Gujarat, in 2002 and 2012. When
anniversary. I still feel the deep we were both Chief Ministers of
affection the people of Tamil our respective states, we often
Nadu had for her, even today discussed topics like good
during my visits to the state. governance. Her thinking was
The mention of Amma crystal clear and her thoughts
Jayalalithaa brings a glow were uncluttered. This was a
to the faces of the people of significant characteristic of hers.
Tamil Nadu. Our ‘Nari Shakti’s’ Many years ago, she invited me
connection with her has been to Chennai over lunch on the
even more special. This is also auspicious occasion of Pongal.
because, while in government, That affectionate gesture will
she made many commendable remain unforgettable for me.
efforts for the welfare of Once again, I pay my humble
mothers, sisters and daughters. tribute to her.
She also took concrete steps to Jayalalithaa avargalakku,
maintain law and order in the yen ninaivajanli-gal,
state. The spirit of Patriotism samudayattirkku,

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