Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that terrorism has threatened and challenged humanity across the globe and is bent upon destroying the humanitarian forces.
Sharing his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad through his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio, PM Modi said noted that "not only India but all humanitarian forces will have to unite to defeat the menace of terrorism".
For over four decades, the PM said, India has been raising the issue of terror.
"Initially the world did not take us seriously but now the world is realising the destructive aspects of terrorism. India is the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi. We believe in non-violence," PM Narendra Modi said.
He also remembered Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the Constitution Day.
"The Constitution of India, which countrymen feel so very proud of, bears an indelible stamp of Babasaheb's able leadership," he said.
"Babasaheb ensured the welfare of every section of society and his contribution in making the country prosperous and strong can never be forgotten," he added.
Prime Minister also congratulated those belonging to the Navy and applauded their efforts in National building and humanitarian ventures.
Meanwhile, in poll-bound Gujarat, top BJP leaders including party president Amit Shah, Union Ministers Arun Jaitley, Smriti Irani and others simultaneously organised a special ‘Mann Ki Baat, Chai Ke Saath’ across all 50,128 polling booths to counter the Congress’ meme tweet mocking the PM’s chaiwala past.
Highlights:
11:30am: PM Modi invites countrymen to usher in 2018 with positive memories, positive thinking and tidings. he asks citizens to use #PositiveIndia on social media to share their memories
11:26am: PM Modi extends his best wishes to all countrymen on the pious occasion of Id-e-Milad-Un-Nabi and hope that this holy occasion gives us new inspiration, fresh energy & strength to foster peace & communal amity.
# Our focus is on accessibility and opportunity: PM Narendra Modi
11:24am: PM Modi recounts the inspiring story of Tushar, an 8 year old divyang boy who spread the message of Swachh Bharat and transformed his village to an ODF village
11:22am: Our Divyang sisters and brothers are excelling in various fields. We admire their determination: PM Narendra Modi
# PM Modi talks about climate change. "There was a time when winter would set in soon after Diwali. But now its warm even in December."
# PM speaks about caring for soil and prudent use of fertilizers. "Excess use of urea type fertilizers harms the soil," says Modi.
# PM Narendra Modi talks about importance of soil in human life. "Soil is integral to our existence."
11:16am: Armed Forces Flag Day Campaign to be held from Dec 1- Dec 7 by Ministry of Defence in order to disseminate information and increase awareness about the Armed Forces
11:12am: Indian Navy has always rendered glorious service and has come forward in humanitarian ventures, says PM Modi
# PM Modi talks about Navy Day (December 4) and the significance of rivers in country's history.
11:10am: India is the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi. We believe in non-violence: PM Modi
11:08am: For over 4 decades, India has been raising the issue of terror. Initially the world did not take us seriously but now the world is realising the destructive aspects of terrorism: PM Modi
11:06am: PM Narendra Modi pays homage to 26/11 terror attacks victims. "We salute all those brave women and men who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 attacks in Mumbai."
11:04am: Our Constitution safeguards the rights of the poor and weaker sections of society, says PM Modi
11:03am: The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949. "The Constitution of India is the spirit of our democracy and this is a day to remember the hard work and dedication put in by all members of the Constituent Assembly."
# PM Narendra Modi wishes citizens on Constitution Day, remembers Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel
11am: A few days back, students from Karnataka wrote to me. I was very happy to read their letters on a wide range of issues: PM Modi
