Says 750-meter Tiranga rally on Chenab Bridge in Reasi and Dal Lake captured national attention
Encouraging youth to join politics
Highlights space sector reforms & national initiatives
Nutrition month to focus on combating malnutrition across India
Extends greetings for Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, & Milad-Un-Nabi
New Delhi, Aug 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the youth of India to take an active role in politics, saying “I hope that now with our collective efforts, youth who do not possess a political background will also be able to come forward in politics.”
In his latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime minister emphasised that the country needs their energy and enthusiasm to shape its future.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the success of the HAR GHAR TIRANGA campaign, which saw people from all over the country come together to celebrate the spirit of nationalism. He specifically mentioned the Reasi Chenab Railway Bridge, where a 750-meter long flag was unfurled, and the Dal Lake in Srinagar, where a Tiranga Yatra was organised with a 600-feet long flag.
“The visuals that you are watching right now on your TV screens are from Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. A Tiranga rally, bearing a 750-meter long Flag was organised… this rally was taken out on the Chenab Railway Bridge, the tallest in the world,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also extended greetings for the upcoming festivals of Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, and Milad-Un-Nabi. He also wished Telugu speakers across the world on Telugu Bhasha Diwas on September 29.
He also praised the people of Assam for their unique bond with Hoolock Gibbons, saying “In a tiny village Barekuri in the Tinsukia district of Assam, people belonging to the Moran community reside. And in the same village dwell the Hoolock Gibbons… there they are called “Holo Bandar”. Hoolock Gibbons have made this village their abode.” He noted that the villagers have left no stone unturned to strengthen their bonds with the gibbons, even growing bananas on their farms to feed them.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of environmental conservation, citing the example of a team in Arunachal Pradesh that uses 3-D printing technology to protect wild animals from being hunted for their horns and tusks. He encouraged more start-ups to come forward in this field to protect animals and promote eco-friendly products.
Additionally, PM Modi praised the sanitation workers in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, for creating artworks out of garbage in a park, adhering to the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. He also encouraged people to take part in the Nutrition Month celebrations from September 1 to 30, focusing on children’s nutrition and health.
Furthermore, PM Modi encouraged people to connect with the Fit India campaign, embracing Yoga and superfoods like millets for a healthy lifestyle. He reminded everyone to take precautions during the rainy season and participate in the Catch the Rain Movement and the EK PED MAAN KE NAAM campaign by planting more trees.
Finally, the Prime Minister wished the Indian athletes and players participating in the upcoming Paralympics in Paris, saying “140 crore Indians are cheering for our athletes and players. You too also encourage our players with #Cheer4bharat”.
Crime against women is an unforgivable sin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the public at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, stated that crimes against women are an “unforgivable sin.”
“Today, I want to once again tell every political party in the country and the state government that crimes against women are an unforgivable sin. The guilty must not be spared, and those who assist them in any way should also face consequences,” said PM Modi.
He emphasised that people should be held “accountable” for any negligence in ensuring women’s safety.
“Whether it’s in a hospital, school, office, or the police system, wherever negligence occurs, everyone must be held accountable,” PM Modi asserted.
PM Modi assured women that the government would strictly punish offenders. He also mentioned that the government has removed obstacles that delayed justice through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
“Our government is continuously making laws stricter to impose the harshest punishment on those who commit atrocities against women. Today, with so many sisters and daughters of the country present here, I want to specifically inform you that earlier there were complaints about FIRs not being registered on time, cases not being heard, and delays in justice. We have removed many such obstacles in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.”
He further informed women about the e-FIR facility, which allows them to register a case from home.
“If the victim does not want to go to the police station, she can register an e-FIR from home. We have also ensured that no one can tamper with the e-FIR at the police station level,” PM Modi said.
In recent days, the nation has witnessed massive outrage over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, leading to a strong demand for ensuring women’s safety.
PM Modi also facilitated 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis.
Lakhpati Didi is an initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development aimed at helping women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) earn a household income of at least one lakh rupees.
The Prime Minister also released a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore, which will benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh SHGs. Additionally, he will disburse bank loans of Rs 5,000 crore, benefiting 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs. Since the inception of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, one crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis. The government has set a target to make 3 crore Lakhpati Didis. (ANI)
