Modi celebrates 12 years of Mann Ki Baat, urges clean Diwali and river revival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 12th anniversary of his Mann Ki Baat radio show, calling it a pilgrimage and urging citizens to keep their surroundings clean ahead of Diwali.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 12-year milestone of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, describing the series as a pilgrimage that has helped him understand citizens' contributions across India. He recalled its launch on the occasion of Vijayadashami and praised listeners for acting as fellow travellers. With Diwali and Chhath approaching, Modi urged the public to maintain cleanliness in homes and public spaces.
He also spotlighted a grassroots initiative in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, where residents are working to revive the Heval river, presenting it as an example of shared environmental stewardship. The address reinforced themes of civic duty and respect for nature.
Why it matters
The speech links a popular communication platform to national cleanliness drives and local environmental action.
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