PM Modi pays tribute to armed forces
New Delhi, Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his goal is to serve the nation and not only to be in power.
While addressing the 83rd episode of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, the Prime Minister also said that his primary duty is to be the ‘Pradhan Sevak’ to the people.
“We have changed lives through the schemes launched by the government. It gives me satisfaction. This is what I seek from life,” he added.
“I do not want to be in power now or in future. My goal is to serve people,” he added.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the example of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and stated Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun and its river Noon.
“There was a river in Jalaun called Noon river. Gradually, the river came to the brink of extinction. This created a crisis for farmers in the area. The people of Jalaun this year formed a committee and revived the river. This is an example of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’,” he added.
“Mann ki Baat” is the Prime Minister’s monthly radio address, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. (Agencies)
Meanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the armed forces noting that the 50th-anniversary celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war will take place next month.
Addressing the 83rd episode of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, PM Modi said, “The country celebrates Navy Day and Armed Forces Flag Day in December. We all know that on December 16, the country is celebrating the golden jubilee year of the 1971 war.”
“On this occasion, I want to remember our armed forces, our soldiers. Especially, the brave mothers who gave birth to these heroes,” he added.
He also highlighted the significance of places like Jhansi and Bundelkhand in India’s freedom struggle.
“Heroes like Rani Laxmibai and Jhalkari Bai belongs from here. These regions have also gifted us Khel Ratna like Major Dhyan Chand,” PM Modi added.
“Mann ki Baat” is the Prime Minister’s monthly radio address, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. (Agencies)
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