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Prime Minister Narendra Modi must have made a last minute change in the script of Mann Ki Baat aired Sunday morning, to focus on the theme of natural disaster and the devastating earthquake in Nepal.
The PM said his heart was heavy after the loss of thousands of lives and property, and that India is with Nepal and will wipe the tears of the people in that country.
The PM said his heart was heavy after the loss of thousands of lives and property, and that India is with Nepal and will wipe the tears of the people in that country.
Modi recalled his previous Mann Ki Baat on farmers misfortune due to untimely rains, observing that nature's fury continued.
Referring to the Bhuj earthquake on January 26, 2001, Modi said he had seen the destruction from close quarters, and that he knew what Nepal was going through.
Referring to the Bhuj earthquake on January 26, 2001, Modi said he had seen the destruction from close quarters, and that he knew what Nepal was going through.
Coming to the rescue operation efforts of India, the PM mentioned that India's going all out. Sniffer dogs to have been despatched to locate those who are alive and rescue them. "Nepal's crisis is our own"
Giving example of India's humanitarian efforts, the PM spoke of war torn Yemen and how a week old child was saved. "In my recent foreign visits, india was congratulated for the rescue effort in Yemen."
Mann Ki Baat also remembered the sacrifice made by Indian soldiers during the first World War though India was not fighting to conquer.
The PM wrapped up his monthly discourse on All India Radio and Doordarshan by listing out some of his achievements such as getting land for Babasaheb Ambedkars museum and pledge to eradicate manual scavenging.
Modi signed off with mention of Saina Nehiwal and sania Mirza for their latest victories in badminton and tennis respectively, while wishing happy vacation time for students.
