Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the 80th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. During the last edition, PM Modi had asked people to lead a ‘Bharat jodo andolan’ (unite India movement), saying it is the duty of every Indian to bind the country that is filled with diversity. He had also asked people to buy and popularise khadi products saying it benefits the weaving community.

“Even small efforts on your part will give rise to a new hope in weavers. Do purchase something or the other…. It is only on account of your efforts that today, the sale of Khadi has risen manifold,” he had said asking people to purchase handloom products.

 

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80th Edition of Mann Ki Baat
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In 79th Mann Ki Baat, PM urged people to purchase handloom products

In the 79th edition, PM Modi had argued that handloom is a major source of income for lakhs of weavers and craftsmen in the rural and tribal regions and asked people to purchase handloom products. 

In the 79th edition of Mann Ki Baat, the PM had asked Indians to read thrilling stories related to Kargil and salute the heroes. Remembering the war, he called it a symbol of bravery and patience which was watched by the whole world has watched. In his 78th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, the PM had urged the people to shun COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and ensure jabs to them and their family members to protect themselves from the coronavirus.