Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed to nation through his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday. Extending greetings on the occasion of Dussehra, PM Modi urged everyone to have low key celebration amid covid-19 pandemic.
He said, “This time when you go shopping, remember your resolve of ‘Vocal for Local’. When purchasing goods from the market, we have to give priority to local products.”
“Dussehra is also a festival of victory of patience over crises. Today, all of you are living with great restraint, celebrating festivals with modesty. Therefore, in the Covid-19 battle, we are fighting, victory is certain,” PM Modi added.
PM Modi remembered Jawans during festivals and asked everyone to light a lamp for them to ensure their safety at border. He said, ‘ This festival season, remember Jawans and light a lamp for them.’
Here’re some key highlights from PM Modi’s speech:
*PM Modi stressed on the need for local for vocals amid this festive season. He said that the world is taking note of our products and Khadi is one major example of it.
- The Prime minister said that Indian stands firmly with our brave soldiers and security forces.
*PM Modi says people need to show patience while celebrating festivals during COVID times. ” We will win the fight against Covid, Have patience,” he said.
*Sanitisation workers, housekeepers and guards were with us in difficult times, now in festivals, we’ve to take them along, he underlined.
*Prime Minister further also mentioned that our traditional sport Mallakham is also garnering praises across many countries.
In US, when Chinmay Pragya Patankar started teaching Mallakhamb at home, then they also had no idea it will gain so much success. Today, there are many Mallakhamb training centres in US, PM said.
