NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 117th Episode of Mann Ki Baat started off by invoking the Constitution, saying, “it’s our guiding light”. Honoring the milestone of India completing 75 years of Constitution next January, PM Modi announced that a nationwide campaign has been created, inviting citizens to read the Preamble and share their videos on the holy book.
“A special website http://Constitution75.com has been created to connect the citizens of the country with the legacy of the Constitution. You can read the Constitution in myriad languages and ask questions pertaining to the Constitution,” PM Modi said.
Speaking about the Maha Kumbh event going to be held in Prayagraj from 13th January, PM Modi said an AI chatbot will be available for users to access information related to Kumbh, available in 11 Indian languages.
Further, PM said, “With the help of digital navigation, people will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus in Maha Kumbh 2025. The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces.”
Calling the ‘Maha Kumbh’ as ‘Maha Kumbh’ of unity, PM Modi appealed to the devout to return from it with resolve to remove hate and division from society.
PM Modi hailed India’s soft power through films, saying that the WAVES summit to be organized in India next year, is an important step in making ‘India a hub of global content creation.’
“When we are moving towards a 5 trillion dollar economy, our creator economy is bringing in a new energy. I would urge the entire entertainment and creative industry of India – whether you are a young creator or an established artist, associated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming or an innovator in entertainment technology – to be a part of the WAVES Summit.”
PM Modi also said a Tamil teaching programme was offered in Fiji with the help of the government of India. PM said it was the first time in the last 80 years that trained Tamil teachers are teaching the language in Fiji.
Here are top quotes from PM Modi’s speech:
- On the 26th of January 2025, our Constitution is completing 75 years. The Constitution is our guiding light, it is our guide. This year, on Samvidhan Divas, 26th November, India celebrates 75 years of the adoption of its Constitution. To honour this milestone, a nationwide campaign invites citizens to read the Preamble and share their videos, fostering a sense of collective pride and unity. A special website http://Constitution75.com has been created to connect the citizens of the country with the legacy of the Constitution. You can read the Constitution in myriad languages and ask questions pertaining to the Constitution.
- Our Constitution has stood test of time, it is our guiding light, I reached here because of it.
- The Maha Kumbh is going to be held in Prayagraj from the 13th January. At this time, mammoth preparations are going on at the Sangam banks there. When we participate in the Kumbh, let us make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in society. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot. There is no discrimination anywhere, no one is big, no one is small. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of Unity. Devotees will be provided information about government-approved tour packages, accommodation and homestay on their mobile phones.
- With the help of digital navigation, you will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus in Maha Kumbh 2025 The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces.The entire Fair area is being covered with AI-powered cameras. If someone gets separated from one’s kith and kin during the Kumbh, these cameras will help in finding them. Devotees will also get the facility of a digital lost & found centre.
- You might be aware of the favourite animation series of children called KTB-Bharat Hain Hum and now its 2nd season is also out. KTB means Krish, Trish and Baltiboy. These three animation characters tell us about those heroes and bravehearts; men and women associated with the Indian free- dom struggle who are not discussed much. It can be watched on Doordarshan and other OTT platforms. Do listen to ‘Bharat Hai Hum’ radio series featuring Krish, Trish and Baltiboy on Akashvani network in 12 languages. Every Sunday at 10.30 am.
- Raj Kapoor ji introduced the world to the soft power of India through films. Rafi Sahab’s voice had that magic which touched every heart. Be it devotional songs or romantic songs, sad songs, he brought every emotion alive with his voice. Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu has taken Telugu cinema to new heights. His films presented Indian traditions and values very well. Tapan Sinha ji’s films gave a new vision to the society.
- The radiance of Indian culture is spreading to every nook & corner of the world. Today I will tell you about such efforts from three continents, which are witness to the global reach of our cultural heritage. Just a few weeks ago, around 23,000 students from Egypt participated in a painting competition that depicted Indian culture and the historical relations between the two countries.
- Next year, for the first time, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit i.e. WAVES is going to be organized in our country. In the WAVES summit, giants from the media and entertainment industry and people from the creative world will come to India.
- There is a country in South America called Paraguay. The number of Indians living there would not be more than one thousand. A wonderful effort is being done in Paraguay. At the Indian Embassy in Paraguay, Erica Huber offers Ayurved Consultation. A large number of local people are reaching out to her to get Ayurved-based advice.
- It is a matter of great pride for us that Tamil is the oldest language in the world and every Indian is proud of it. The number of people learning it is constantly rising in countries around the world. At the end of last month, a Tamil Teaching Programme was started in Fiji with the support of the Government of India. This is the first time in the last 80 years that trained Tamil teachers are teaching the language in Fiji.
- The ‘Vegetable Revolution’ where once farmers were forced to migrate; today, Golamunda block of Kalahandi has become a vegetable hub. It started with a small group of just 10 farmers. This group together established an FPO – ‘Kisan Utpad Sangh’, started using modern technology in farming, and today their FPO is doing business worth crores. Today more than 200 farmers are associated with this FPO, including 45 women farmers. This success of Kalahandi teaches us what all can be done with determination and collective effort
