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Today (March 29), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the 132nd broadcast of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. In his monthly radio address, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing global instability and urged Indian citizens to unite as tensions in West Asia rise.
March has been “very turbulent” on the global stage: PM Modi
In the 132nd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Modi stated that the month of March has been “very turbulent” on the global scene. Recalling the difficulties brought by COVID-19, he stated that, while the world had hoped to move forward with renewed vigour, hostilities continued to emerge in many regions.
Referring to the continuing battle in West Asia, the Prime Minister stated that millions of Indian families have direct ties to the affected areas, particularly in Gulf countries. He thanked Gulf states for helping over 10 million Indians who live and work there. “Currently, a fierce war has been going on for the past one month in our neighbourhood. Lakhs of Indian families have relatives living and working in these countries, particularly in the Gulf nations. I am very grateful to the Gulf countries for providing all kinds of assistance to over one crore Indians there,” he said.
PM Modi on energy crisis
PM Modi also underlined the impact of the conflict on global energy supplies, noting that the region plays a crucial role in meeting India’s fuel needs. “The region where the war is underway is a major hub of our energy needs, due to which a petrol and diesel crisis is developing worldwide. India is facing these challenges resolutely because of its global relations, assistance from different countries and the capabilities it has built over the past decade,” he said.
Calling for collective responsibility, the Prime Minister urged citizens to remain united and avoid politicising the issue. He cautioned against the spread of rumours, stating that misinformation could harm national interests, and appealed to people to rely only on official communication from the government.
“This is undoubtedly a challenging time. Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, I once again urge citizens to remain united and overcome this challenge. Those indulging in politics over this issue should refrain, as it concerns the interests of 140 crore citizens. There is no place for self-serving politics in this. Those spreading rumours are causing great harm to the country, and I appeal to everyone to stay alert and not be misled by misinformation,” the Prime Minister added.
PM Modi highlights ‘Gyan Bharatam App’
PM Modi highlighted the Gyan Bharatam App, a project aimed at documenting and preserving manuscripts from around the country.
The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of public participation, stating that the Gyan Bharatam Survey aims to collect knowledge about India’s rich textual legacy. He asked citizens to use the app to upload images or details about any manuscripts they own or are aware of.
He stated that each submission is properly verified before being recorded and expressed happiness that thousands of manuscripts have already been shared by individuals, demonstrating the joint effort to preserve India’s cultural past.
