‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Chhathi Maiya, Komaram Bheem, and Sardar Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ever keen to reach out to people, also directly reached out to the election-fodder state of Bihar through the radio show "Mann Ki Baat." Speaking of the festive spirit all over the nation, he talked about Chhath Puja as well as Diwali.

It should be noted that Kharna falls on Sunday evening, from which Chhath devotees abstain from consuming water until the puja is over. He said, "The great festival of Chhath is a reflection of the deep unity between culture, nature, and society." Every section of society stands together on the Chhath ghats. This scene is a beautiful example of India's social unity.

Referring to the 150th anniversary of the national anthem Vande Mataram, the PM also conveyed the message of social and national unity through it. In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi said that the entire country is currently filled with festive joy. We all celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are busy with Chhath Puja. Thekua is being prepared in homes. Ghats are being decorated everywhere. Markets are bustling with activity.

A confluence of devotion, belongingness, and tradition is visible everywhere. The dedication and devotion with which women observing Chhath fast prepare for this festival is truly inspiring. After highlighting the significance of Chhath, he appealed to the countrymen, saying, "Wherever you are in the country or the world, if you get the opportunity, do participate in the Chhath festival. Experience this unique experience for yourself. I bow to Chhathi Maiya." I extend my best wishes to all my countrymen, especially those from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Purvanchal, for the auspicious occasion of Chhath.

After conveying the message of social unity through the Chhath festival, PM Modi also conveyed the message of national unity by expressing his sentiments on Vande Mataram. He said that India's national anthem, "Vande Mataram," is a song whose very first word evokes a surge of emotions in our hearts. It naturally makes us feel the affection of Mother India. Even in difficult times, the chanting of Vande Mataram fills 1.4 billion Indians with the energy of unity. He said that on November 7th, we will enter the celebration of the 150th year of Vande Mataram. We must make this 150th year memorable. To this end, the PM also sought suggestions from the countrymen on the Vande Mataram hashtag.

Speaking of culture and national unity, Prime Minister Modi also remembered great men who made special contributions to the unity and integrity of the country. Referring to the atrocities of the British and the Nizam of Hyderabad in the early 20th century, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Komaram Bheem, a great tribal leader who fought against them. He urged the youth to learn as much as possible about him.

Referring to the Tribal Pride Day, which will be celebrated on the 15th of next month, the Prime Minister said that, like Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Komaram Bheem, there have been many other great personalities in our tribal communities. Read about them. The PM also appealed to all countrymen to participate in the Run for Unity, to be held on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Talking about languages ​​as bearers of the values ​​and traditions of civilization, Prime Minister Modi appreciated the special efforts made by the youth for Sanskrit. Giving some examples, he declared that just as times are transforming, so are Sanskrit. The era of culture and social media has provided a new lease of life to Sanskrit.