In 2025’s First Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi Calls Maha Kumbh Symbol Of Unity, Pays Tribute To Netaji Subhas - News18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, stating that it is a symbol of “unity in diversity", and lauded the youths for taking part in the historic religious event in large numbers.
“It is true that when the young generation proudly joins its civilization, then its roots become stronger and its golden future is assured," PM Modi said in the first Mann Ki Baat of 2025 and 118th episode overall.
The Prime Minister’s monthly radio show is aired on the last Sunday of every month, however, it was put on air on the third Sunday this month due to the celebration of Republic Day which falls on Sunday next week.
The Prime Minister termed the Kumbh Mela as the festival of “unity in diversity".
“The Maha Kumbh has commenced in Prayagraj. An Unforgettable sea of humanity, incredible visuals, and an extraordinary confluence of equality and harmony. This time, many a divine alignment is also converging at the Kumbh. This festival of Kumbh celebrates the festival of unity in diversity," he said.
He highlighted how Indian traditions bind the whole country together.
“The Kumbh event also tells us how our traditions bind the whole of India together. The ways of adhering to the beliefs are the same from north to south. On the one hand, the Kumbh is organized at Prayagraj, Ujjain, Nasik, and Haridwar; on the other, in the southern part, Pushkaram is organized on the banks of Godavari, Krishna, Narmada and Kaveri rivers," he said.
The Prime Minister underlined the extensive digital use in the organisation of the Kumbh Mela this time.
“This time we are also witnessing the digital footprints of the Kumbh on such a large scale. This global popularity of the Kumbh is a matter of pride for every India," he said.
“I wish all countrymen a happy republic day in advance," PM Modi said.
PM Modi paid tributes to all the members of the Constituent Assembly ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
“This Republic Day is very special. This is the 75th anniversary of the Republic of India. This year marks 75 years of the implementation of the Constitution of India. I bow to all those great personalities of the Constituent Assembly, who gave us our sacred Constitution," he said.
The Prime Minister played out the voice clips of various members of the Constituent Assembly and said that the people of the country should draw inspiration from them.
PM Modi thanked the Election Commission for modernising and strengthening the country’s voting process over a period of time.
“A day before Republic Day, the 25th of January is National Voter’s Day. This day is important because on this day the Election Commission of India was established. Our constitution makers have accorded a very important place to our Election Commission in the Constitution and equally to people’s participation in democracy," PM Modi said.
“I would also like to thank the Election Commission, which has modernized and strengthened our voting process from time to time. The Commission has used the power of technology to give more power to the power of the people," he added.
PM Modi recalled the bravery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ahead of his birth anniversary on January 23, celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’, and urged the youths to know more about him and derive inspiration from the freedom fighter.
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“Imagine a scene for a moment. It is January in Kolkata. The Second World War is at its peak and anger against the British is at its peak in India. Because of this, policemen are deployed at every nook and corner of the city. The police presence is more vigilant around a house in the middle of Kolkata. Meanwhile, a man wearing a long brown coat, pants and a black hat comes out of a bungalow in the dark of the night in a car. Crossing several heavily guarded checkpoints, he reaches a railway station called Gomo. This station is now in Jharkhand. From here, he catches a train and moves on. After this, he reaches Europe via Afghanistan – and all that happens despite the impenetrable fortifications of the British rule," he said.
“This story may seem like a film scene to you. You may be wondering what kind of mettle this person embodied, to display such courage! Actually, this person was none other than our country’s great personality, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. We now celebrate the 23rd of January, his birth anniversary, as ‘Parakram Diwas’. This saga related to his bravery also gives a glimpse of his Parakram," PM Modi added.
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