100th edition of Mann Ki Baat: BJP turns milestone episode into mass outreach event | India News – Times of India
On the day when most senior BJP leaders along with their followers were glued to radio sets listening to the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the party’s creative team shared these inspiring stories of unsung heroes, who have been mentioned by PM Narendra Modi in different episodes of the monthly broadcast.
The 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat was historic also because it was broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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Mann Ki Baat 100th episode: Mann ki Baat hits a century, celebrates India’s Jan ki Baat
BJP celebrated the occasion on a large scale making it a mass outreach programme with senior leaders including home minister Amit Shah in Mumbai, defence minister Rajnath Singh at the party headquarters in Delhi and party president J P Nadda in Karnataka listening to the radio talk along with their supporters. “MannkiBaat#100” was one of the top trends on social media as the Indian diaspora in various countries tuned in and the Indian missions also hosted dignitaries to listen to the 100th episode of the programme.
“I thank people across India and the world who have tuned in to #MannKiBaat100. Truly humbled by the enthusiasm,” the PM tweeted after the broadcast and further added, “I urge all those who heard the programme to share pictures of those special moments. You can do so on the NaMo App or through this link. mkb100.narendramodi.in”. His call to upload the photographs received a huge response with lakhs uploading photographs on the NaMo app.
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“Listened to the historic 100th episode of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program with party workers at the central office today. This program, along with connecting the countrymen through radio, also strengthens the stream of mutual trust and development,” said Rajnath Singh, who listened the programme along with other Union ministers and other party functionaries at the party headquarters.
J P Nadda, who listened the programme at Honnali, Karnataka, said, “Mann Ki Baat has led a transformative change in our society by popularising the stories of the people who have come up with inspiring solutions for nation’s welfare.” After listening to the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at India House in London, Union minister Jitendra Singh said, “…We didn’t expect such a huge turnout. The entire diaspora, I think across England, is over here at the India House… It’s also an indication of the kind of trust that people have in PM Modi… ”
Singer/actress Raageshwari, who was also at the India House, said, “I think it is fantastic. Waking up at 4 in the morning, getting ready and coming here – absolutely fruitful… I think it brings not just the country together but it also motivates the youngsters…”
“He (PM Modi) is taking out time to understand the problems of common people, this is amazing…” said actress Madhuri Dikshit after listening to the broadcast.
In poll-bound Karnataka, more than 10 lakh people participated in events marking the 100th episode of the radio address, the party said.
BJP in the state had asked leaders across all levels to participate in events at the booth level. Karnataka BJP spokesperson M G Mahesh said, “We checked with the numbers and it has crossed more than 10 lakh across the state.”