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मंच पर विराजमान केंद्र में मंत्रिपरिषद के मेरे साथी श्रीमान गिरिराज सिंह जी, सांसद श्रीमान लालन पासवान जी, श्रीमान विश्वनाथ भगत जी, श्रीमान सत्यानन्द शर्मा जी, श्रीमान राजीव रंजन जी, हम पार्टी के श्रीमान विश्वजीत पासवान जी, श्री रविशंकर प्रसाद जी, श्री पी सी विद्यार्थी जी, श्रीमान राजू पासवान जी, श्रीमान छोटेलाल राजवंशी जी, श्री प्रेम रंजन पटेल जी, श्री भूपेन्द्र सहनी जी और इस चुनाव में आपके आशीर्वाद से जो इस विजय यात्रा को आगे बढ़ा रहे हैं, लोजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान अरूण कुमार, लोजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमति दीपिका कुमारी, मोकामा से लोजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान कन्हैया कुमार सिंह, नालंदा से भाजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान कौशलेन्द्र कुमार, इस्लामपुर से भाजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान वीरेन्द्र गोप, बख्तियारपुर से भाजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान रणविजय सिंह, राजगीर से भाजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान सत्यदेव नारायण आर्य, बिहारशरीफ से भाजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान सुनील कुमार, अफसावा से लोजपा के उम्मीदवार श्रीमान छोटेलाल यादव, मेरे साथ बोलिये – भारत माता की जय
मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा है कि एक सभा है कि चार सभाएं हैं। इस ताप में आज नालंदा ने कमाल कर दिया। चुनाव का नतीज़ा तो 8 तारीख को आएगा और उसके बाद उनका क्या होगा, ये सब जानते हैं लेकिन आज इस सभा की ख़बर सुनने के बाद लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश जी का क्या होगा। भाईयों-बहनों, ये बिहार की जनता की सूझ-बूझ है, ये मतदाताओं का राजनीतिक बड़प्पन है कि ये बड़ी आसानी से दूध का दूध और पानी का पानी कर सकते हैं। एक प्रकार से बिहार के नागरिकों की सोच राजहंस जैसी सोच है जो सच्चे मोती को परखने में पावरफुल है। मैं अभी जो माहौल देख रहा हूँ, ये सिर्फ़ चुनाव के विजय का, लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश जी या लालू जी के पराजय का माहौल नहीं है, ये सोनिया जी को दर्पण दिखाने का माहौल नहीं है, बल्कि ये माहौल उन लोगों को सजा देने का है जिन्होंने 60 साल तक बिहार को बर्बाद किया।
बिहार की जनता यह चुनाव किसी को पराजित करने के लिए नहीं बल्कि बिहार का भाग्य बदलने के लिए लड़ रही है और उन्होंने बिहार का भाग्य बदलने का फैसला कर लिया है। ये ऐसा इलाक़ा है जहाँ चाहे कोई भी हो, उसे नालंदा का पता होता है कि इसका कितना गौरवशाली इतिहास रहा है। हिन्दुस्तान का कोई बच्चा ऐसा नहीं होगा जिसने नालंदा के बारे में कभी सुना नहीं हो। आप कल्पना कर सकते हैं कि कितनी महान विरासत के आप धनी हैं जिस बिहार के पास नालंदा जैसी विरासत हो और जिस विरासत के कारण पूरा हिन्दुस्तान सदियों से सीना चौड़ा करके जी रहा हो, आजादी के बाद उस नालंदा की चिंता होनी चाहिए थी लेकिन सत्ता में डूबे लोगों को नालंदा की याद नहीं आई।
पूरा विश्व नालंदा की धरती पर ज्ञान की प्यास बुझाने आता था। दूर-सुदूर से लोग सालों तक यात्रा करके नालंदा आते थे और आखिरी तक ज्ञान पिपासा के लिए वो यही तक डूबे रहते थे लेकिन क्या हो गया जो नालंदा की यह धरती दुनिया को ज्ञान देती थी, बिहार के नौजवान को पढ़ने के लिए कहीं और जाना पड़ता है। शिक्षा के लिए उसे अपना नालंदा छोड़ना पड़ता है अपना गाँव, खेत-खलिहान, दोस्तों और अपने बूढ़े मां-बाप को छोड़ना पड़ता है। लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश जी को लगता है कि अब बिहार को सिर्फ़ तांत्रिक बचा सकता है। बिहार को तांत्रिकों की जरुरत नहीं है, इसे लोकतंत्र की ताकत ही बचा सकती है। बिहार के नौजवान में वो ताकत है और इसलिए बिहार को बचाने के लिए किसी जंतर-मंतर की जरुरत नहीं है।
आप बताएं कि बिहार के चुनाव का मुद्दा क्या होना चाहिए? लेकिन उनके भाषण में देखिए, कहते हैं, हम सफ़ेद कबूतर को काटेंगे, काले कबूतर को काटेंगे, क्या ये चुनाव का मुद्दा है? लोग पूछते हैं कि मोदी जी, नवराति के कारण पिछले 10 दिन आप बिहार गये नहीं, फिर भी नीतीश जी, लालू जी, दिन-रात आप पर कीचड़ क्यों उछाल रहे हैं, आप ही के पीछे क्यों पड़ गए हैं? इसका कारण है कि पिछले 20 साल से ये अगड़े-पिछड़े की राजनीति करते रहे, वे पिछड़ों के मसीहा बन गए, जातिवाद का जहर घोलते रहे और ये सपने देख रहे थे कि हम जो ये जहर लेकर निकले हैं, कभी न कभी हम प्रधानमंत्री बन जाएंगे। अब उनको परेशानी ये है कि 30 साल तक वे ये सब करते रहे और अचानक अति पिछड़ा और एक चाय वाले का बेटा प्रधानमंत्री कैसे बन गया। ये जहर इस बात का है कि एक गरीब परिवार का बेटा प्रधानमंत्री कैसे बन गया और इसलिए ये सभी मुझे अपमानित करते रहते हैं लेकिन मेरा कहना है कि आप जुल्म करके देखो, जनता हमारे साथ है और हम सेवा करके देखेंगे।
आजकल आरक्षण के नाम पर झूठ चलाया जा रहा है। मैं गुजरात में 14 साल मुख्यमंत्री रहा, मध्यप्रदेश में हम 15 साल से राज कर रहे हैं, हम झारखंड, छतीसगढ़, राजस्थान, महाराष्ट्र, गोवा, हरियाणा में राज कर रहे हैं, किसी भी आरक्षण को कोई खरोच तक नहीं आई। हमने समाज को हमेशा साथ लेकर चलने का प्रयास किया है दलित, पीड़ित, शोषित और वंचित, जिन्हें बाबा अम्बेडकर ने हक़ दिया है, उन्हें हम साथ लेकर चलते रहे हैं। हमने गरीबी और पिछड़ापन देखा है, इस परिस्थिति में कैसे गुजारा करना पड़ता है, इस दर्द को मैं जी चुका हूँ और इसलिए उसकी रक्षा के लिए बाबा अम्बेडकर ने जो दिया है, उसको कोई हाथ नहीं लगा सकता है।
अटल जी की सरकार इतने समय रही, कभी ऐसा हमने हाथ नहीं लगाया लेकिन वे झूठा प्रचार कर रहे हैं क्योंकि उनके पास विकास का मुद्दा नहीं है। इस चुनाव में उनको इस प्रकार की चीज़ें बनानी पड़ती है। ये पहला चुनाव ऐसा है जिसमें ये बड़े भाई-छोटे भाई ने 80 प्रतिशत चुनाव आउटसोर्स कर दिया है और ये आउटसोर्स हुआ है दिल्ली में। दिल्ली के एयर-कंडिशन्ड रूम में रोज नई-नई कथाएं गढ़ने वाले, भ्रम फ़ैलाने वाले और झूठ को प्रचलित करने वाला एक कॉन्ट्रैक्ट दिया है। सिर्फ़ 20 प्रतिशत ही चुनाव उनका बिहार में बचा है, 80 प्रतिशत वे आउटसोर्स कर चुके हैं। लोगों को भ्रमित करने का प्रयास करके ही ये खुद को भ्रमित कर रहे हैं। मैं बिहार का पानी पीता-पीता घूम रहा हूँ, मैं देख रहा हूँ कि ये जन सैलाब भाजपा और एनडीए की विजय का बिगुल बजा रहा है।
आप बताएं कि आज पूरे विश्व में हिन्दुस्तान का डंका बज रहा है कि नहीं? अमेरिका, जर्मनी, कनाडा, चीन, चारों तरफ हिन्दुस्तान की जय-जयकार हो रही है कि नहीं? ये मोदी के कारण नहीं हो रहा है बल्कि ये सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासियों के कारण हो रहा है। आज अगर दिल्ली में आपने हमें पूर्ण बहुमत नहीं दिया होता तो दुनिया में हिन्दुस्तान का डंका नहीं बज सकता था। ये डंका इसलिए बजता है क्योंकि देशवासियों ने 30 साल के बाद दिल्ली में पूर्ण बहुमत वाली सरकार बनाई है। दुनिया में कितना ही महान और ताक़तवर देश क्यों न हो, लेकिन उसका नेता जब मोदी से हाथ मिलाता है तो उसे मोदी नहीं बल्कि सवा सौ करोड़ हिन्दुस्तानी दिखाई देते हैं।
अगर आप बिहार का डंका बजाना चाहते हो तो दो-तिहाई बहुमत के साथ एनडीए की सरकार बनाईए। आप देखिये कि दुनिया को बिहार का लोहा मानना पड़ेगा, ये मेरा आपको विश्वास है। इस चुनाव में एक तरफ हम विकास की राजनीति लेकर आए हैं और दूसरी तरफ जंगलराज की राजनीति की बगावत हो रही है। आपको चुनना है कि आपको कौन सी राजनीति चाहिए। बड़े भाई-छोटे भाई ने 25 साल सरकार चलाई, उनको अपने काम का हिसाब देना चाहिए कि नहीं? इनके पास एक ही काम है – बस मोदी को गाली देना, क्या लोकतंत्र ऐसे चलता है?
जहाँ तक रही बात महास्वार्थबंधन की तो मैं सोच रहा था कि इसमें तीन लोग हैं, एक लालू जी, दूसरे लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश कुमार, तीसरे सोनिया जी लेकिन अब पता चला कि ये तीन लोगों का गठबंधन नहीं है, ये चार लोगों का गठबंधन है, एक है आरजेडी, दूसरा है जेडीयू, तीसरी है कांग्रेस, और चौथा है तांत्रिक। 18वीं सदी की सोच लेकर के 21वीं सदी का बिहार बनाया जा सकता है क्या? क्या जंतर-मंतर से बिहार बनेगा क्या? बिहार को इस 18वीं सदी की सोच से मुक्ति दिलानी है, आधुनिक दिशा में जाना है। हमें जंतर-मंतर नहीं बल्कि कंप्यूटर चाहिए; हमारे नौजवानों के हाथ में लैपटॉप होना चाहिए न कि ताबीज। इसलिए मैं कहने आया हूँ कि हम बिहार को अगड़ा बनाना चाहते हैं। ये पिछड़ा बिहार का कलंक हमें मिटाना है और मैं अगड़े बिहार की लड़ाई के लिए आपके साथ खड़ा हूँ।
हमने 1 लाख 25 हज़ार करोड़ रूपये का विकास पैकेज दिया। लालू जी के युवराज को कहा जाए कि 1 लाख 25 हज़ार करोड़ रूपये लिखो, तो उसमें कितने जीरो होते हैं, उन्हें ये भी नहीं पता। जिनको 1 लाख 25 हज़ार करोड़ रूपया लिखना नहीं आता, वे इतने पैसों से विकास कार्य कर पाएंगे क्या? हमने कुल मिलाकर 1 लाख 65 हज़ार करोड़ रूपये का विकास पैकेज दिया, इससे बिहार का भाग्य बदलेगा कि नहीं?
हमारे लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश कुमार कहते हैं कि ये गठबंधन बहुत पवित्र है। नीतीश कुमार ने लालू जी को एक चिट्ठी लिखी थी। नीतीश कुमार ने लालू जी पर भ्रष्टाचार जातिवाद, संप्रदायवाद, कुशासन के कितने गंभीर आरोप लगाए थे। इन दोनों को पहचानने के लिए इससे ज्यादा किसी और सबूत की जरुरत है क्या? महास्वार्थबंधन की तीन पहचान है – दंभ, दगा और दमन यही इनकी पहचान है। बिहार में दमन की राजनीति का दौर ख़त्म। आज बिहार के नौजवानों और नागरिकों से मैं अनुरोध करने आया हूँ कि आप विकास के लिए मतदान कीजिये।
बिहार के लिए विकास का मेरा छह-सूत्रीय कार्यक्रम है – बिहार राज्य की भलाई के लिए तीन सूत्र है, बिजली, पानी एवं सड़क; बिहार के परिवारों के लिए तीन सूत्र है, पढ़ाई, कमाई और बुजुर्गों को दवाई। मेरे भाईयों-बहनों, विकास के इस छह-सूत्रीय कार्यक्रम को लेकर मैं आपके पास आया हूँ। लोकतांत्रिक नीतीश कुमार कहते हैं कि मोदी बाहरी हैं। मैं उनसे पूछना चाहता हूँ कि बिहार के नौजवानों को बिहार से बाहर किसने धकेल दिया, उन्हें किसने मजबूर किया? आपने मेरे बिहार के नौजवान को बाहरी बना दिया है। हम बिहार के नौजवानों को बाहरी बनाना नहीं चाहते, वो बिहार के भाग्य निर्माता बनें, हम इस दिशा में काम करना चाहते हैं। यहाँ उद्योग-धंधे हो, रोजगार के अवसर हों और इसलिए मेरे नौजवानों, पूरी ताकत से मतदान कीजिये, 25 साल से बैठे कुशासकों को भयंकर से भयंकर सजा दीजिए।
हिमालय में जब बर्फबारी होती है तो बिहार में तुरंत ठंड आती है। जो हिमालय में होता है, उसका असर बिहार पर तुरंत होता है। अभी कुछ दिनों पहले जम्मू-कश्मीर, लेह-लद्दाख में चुनाव में बाकि सभी राजनीतिक पार्टियां साफ़ हो गई अकेली भाजपा रह गई। जिस कांग्रेस के पास 22 सीटें थी, वो 5 पर आ गई। ये विजय की हवा बह रही है जो बिहार में भी पहुँच गई है। लद्दाख दिवाली माना रहा है और इस बार 8 तारीख को बिहार दो-दो दिवाली मनाएगा। लालू जी और नीतीश जी समझ लें कि आप जितना कीचड़ उछालोगे, कमल उतना ही ज्यादा खिलने वाला है। मेरे साथ दोनों मुट्ठी बंद करके पूरी ताकत से बोलिये -
भारत माता की जय! भारत माता की जय! भारत माता की जय!
Namaskar. 2025 has just about arrived; it is knocking at the door. On the 26th of January 2025, our Constitution is completing 75 years. It is a matter of great honour for all of us. The Constitution, handed over to us by our Constitution makers, has stood the test of time in every sense of the term. The Constitution is our guiding light, our guide. It is on account of the Constitution of India that I am here today, being able to talk to you. This year, on Constitution Day, the 26th of November, many activities have commenced that will go on for a year. A special website named constitution75.com has also been created to connect the citizens of the country with the legacy of the Constitution. In this, you can read the Preamble of the Constitution and upload your video. You can read the Constitution in myriad languages; you can also ask questions pertaining to the Constitution. I urge the listeners of Mann Ki Baat, school going children, college going youth, to visit this website and become a part of it.
Friends,
The Maha Kumbh is also going to be held in Prayagraj from the 13th of next month. At this time, mammoth preparations are going on at the Sangam banks there. I remember, just a few days ago when I went to Prayagraj, my heart was filled with joy after viewing the entire Kumbh area from a helicopter. It’s so huge! So beautiful! Such grandeur!
Friends,
the specialty of the Maha Kumbh is not only in its vastness. The specialty of the Kumbh is also in its diversity. Crores of people congregate for this event. Lakhs of saints, thousands of traditions, hundreds of sects, many Akharas, everyone becomes a part of this event. There is no discrimination anywhere, no one is big, no one is small. Such a scene of unity in diversity will not be seen anywhere else in the world. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of unity. This time's Maha Kumbh will also bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity. Let me tell all of you; when we participate in the Kumbh, let us bring along this resolve of unity with us. Let us also make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in the society. If I have to say it in a few words, then I will say... Mahakumbh Ka Sandesh, Ek Ho Poora Desh… The message of the Mahakumbh, let the whole country be united. and putting it in another way, I will express... Ganga Ki Aviral Dhara, Na Bante Samaj Hamara... Like the uninterrupted flow of the Ganga, let our society be undivided. Friends, this time in Prayagraj, devotees from the country and the world will also be witness to the digital Maha Kumbh.
With the help of digital navigation, you will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus. The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot. Anyone can ask for any kind of help through this chatbot, either by typing text or by speaking in. The entire Fair area is being covered with AI-powered cameras. If someone gets separated from one’s kith and kin during the Kumbh, these cameras will help in finding them. Devotees will also get the facility of a digital lost & found center. Devotees will also be provided information about government-approved tour packages, accommodation and homestay on their mobile phones. If you too go to the Mahakumbh, then avail of these facilities… and yes, do upload your selfie with #EktaKaMahakumbh.
Friends,
now in 'Mann Ki Baat' i.e. MKB, we will talk about KTB. Many of the elderly may not know about KTB. But just ask children, KTB is a superhit among them. KTB means Krish, Trish and Baltiboy. You might know that the favourite animation series of children is called KTB - Bharat Hain Hum and now its second season is also out. These three animation characters tell us about those heroes and bravehearts; men and women associated with the Indian freedom struggle who are not discussed much. Recently, its season-2 was launched in a very special way at the International Film Festival of India, Goa.
The best thing is that this series is broadcast not only in many Indian languages but also in foreign languages. It can be watched on Doordarshan as well as other OTT platforms.
Friends,
the popularity of our animation films, regular films, TV serials shows how much potential India's creative industry has. This industry is not only contributing to the country's progress but is also taking our economy to new heights. Our film and entertainment industry is very vast. Films are made in many languages of the country; creative content is produced. I also congratulate our film and entertainment industry because it has strengthened the sentiment of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat'.
Friends,
in the year 2024, we are celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of many great personalities of the film world. These personalities have accorded Indian cinema recognition at the world level. Raj Kapoor ji introduced the world to the soft power of India through films. Rafi sahab's voice had that magic which touched every heart. His voice was amazing. Be it devotional songs or romantic songs, sad songs, he brought every emotion alive with his voice. His greatness as an artiste can be gauged from the fact that even today the young generation listens to his songs with the same passion - this is the distinct mark of timeless art. Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu has taken Telugu cinema to new heights. His films presented Indian traditions and values very well. Tapan Sinha ji's films gave a new vision to the society.
Their films always carried the message of social consciousness and national unity. The lives of these personalities are an inspiration for our entire film industry.
Friends,
I want to give you a piece of another good news. A great opportunity is on the way to showcase India's creative talent to the world. Next year, for the first time, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit i.e. WAVES summit is going to be organised in our country. All of you must have heard about Davos, where the world's economic giants gather. Similarly, in the WAVES summit, giants from the media and entertainment industry and people from the creative world will come to India. This summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation. I feel proud informing you that the young creators of our country are also joining with full enthusiasm in the preparations for this summit. When we are moving towards a 5 trillion dollar economy, our creator economy is bringing in a new energy.
I would urge the entire entertainment and creative industry of India - whether you are a young creator or an established artist, associated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming or an innovator in entertainment technology - to be a part of the WAVES summit.
My dear countrymen,
all of you know how the radiance of Indian culture is spreading to every nook & corner of the world today. Today I will tell you about such efforts from three continents, which are witness to the global reach of our cultural heritage. All of them are miles apart from each other. But their eagerness to know India and learn from our culture is the same.
Friends,
the more the world of paintings is filled with colors, the more beautiful it is. Those of you who are connected to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ through TV can watch some paintings on TV right now. You will immensely like watching our Gods and Goddesses, dance forms and great personalities in these paintings. You will get to see many things,besides the flora and fauna found in India in these paintings. These include a splendid painting of Taj Mahal which has been made by a 13 year old girl. You will be surprised to know that this Divyang girl has made this painting with her mouth. The most interesting thing is that the people who made these paintings are not from India but are students from Egypt. Just a few weeks ago, around 23 thousand students from Egypt participated in a painting competition. There, they had to prepare paintings depicting Indian culture and the historical relations between the two countries. I appreciate all the youth who participated in this competition. No amount of praise for their creativity would be enough.
Friends,
there is a country in South America called Paraguay. The number of Indians living there would not be more than one thousand. A wonderful effort is being done in Paraguay. At the Indian Embassy there, Erica Huber offers Ayurved Consultation. These days, a large number of local people are reaching out to her to get Ayurved based advice. Erica Huber might have studied engineering, but her heart lies in Ayurveda. She did courses related to Ayurveda and over time, she became proficient in it.
Friends,
it is a matter of great pride for us that Tamil is the oldest language in the world and every Indian is proud of it. The number of people learning it is constantly rising in countries around the world. At the end of last month, a Tamil Teaching Programme was started in Fiji with the support of the Government of India. This is the first time in the last 80 years that trained Tamil teachers are teaching the language in Fiji. I am happy to know that today the students of Fiji are taking a lot of interest in learning the Tamil language and culture. Friends, these things, these incidents, are not just success stories. These are also the saga of our cultural heritage. These examples fill us up with pride. From Art to Ayurveda and from language to music, there is so much in India, which is making its mark in the world.
Friends,
in this winter season, several activities related to sports and fitness are being organised across the country. I am happy that people are making fitness a part of their daily routine.
From Skiing in Kashmir to kite flying in Gujarat, enthusiasm for sports can be seen everywhere. Campaigns like #SundayOnCycle and #CyclingTuesday are promoting cycling.
Friends,
I now want to tell you something unique which is a symbol of the changes taking place in our country and the zeal and enthusiasm of young friends. Do you know that a unique Olympic has started in our Bastar! Yes, a new revolution is coming into being in Bastar through the first Bastar Olympics. It is a matter of great joy for me that the dream of Bastar Olympics has come true. You will also be happy to know that this is taking place in the region which was once a witness to Maoist violence. The mascot of the Bastar Olympics is - ‘Wild Water Buffalo’ and ‘Hill Myna’. It reflects the rich culture of Bastar. The defining Mantra of this sports Mahakumbh is -
‘Karsay Ta Bastar Barsaye Ta Bastar’
i.e. ‘Bastar will play - Bastar will win’.
In the very first instance, one lakh 65 thousand players from 7 districts have participated in the Bastar Olympics. This is not just a statistic - it is the proud story of the resolve of our youth.
Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Football, Hockey, Weightlifting, Karate, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and Volleyball - our youth have gloriously displayed their talent in every sport. Kari Kashyap ji’s story inspires me a lot. Kari ji, who hails from a small village, has won a silver medal in archery.
She says - “Bastar Olympics has given us not just a playground but an opportunity to move ahead in life”. What Payal Kawasi ji from Sukma says is no less inspiring. Payal ji, who won a gold medal in Javelin Throw, says - “With discipline and hard work, no goal is impossible”. The story of Punem Sanna ji from Dornapal in Sukma is an inspiring tale of New India. Punem ji, who was once under Naxal influence, is today winning medals by racing on a wheelchair. His courage and zeal is an inspiration for everyone. Archer Ranju Sori from Kodagaon has been chosen as the ‘Bastar youth icon’. She believes that Bastar Olympics is giving the youth from remote areas an opportunity to reach the national stage.
Friends,
Bastar Olympics is not just a sports event. It is a platform where development and sports are merging together, where our youth are honing their talent and building a new Bharat. I urge all of you to:
- Encourage such sports events in your area - Share stories of sports talents from your area with #KhelegaBharat – JeetegaBharat - Give local sports talents an opportunity to progress
Remember, sports not only lead to physical development, but is also a powerful medium to connect society with the sportsman spirit. So play well and bloom well. My dear countrymen, two big achievements of India are attracting the attention of the world today. You will also feel proud to hear about them.
Both these successes have been achieved in the field of health. The first achievement has been in the fight against malaria. Malaria has been a big challenge confronting humanity for four thousand years. Even at the time of Independence, it was one of our biggest health challenges. Malaria ranks third among all infectious diseases that kill children between one month and five years of age. Today, I can say with satisfaction that the countrymen have collectively, strongly fought this challenge. The report of the World Health Organization - WHO mentions - “In India, there has been an 80 percent reduction in the number of malaria cases and deaths due to it between 2015 & 2023.“ This is no mean achievement. The most heartening thing is that this success has been achieved through everyone’s participation. Everyone from every corner of India, from every district, became a part of this campaign. In the tea gardens of Jorhat in Assam, malaria used to be a major cause of concern for people until four years ago.
But when the tea garden dwellers united to eradicate it, they started getting success to a great extent. In this effort, they have made full use of technology as well as social media. Similarly, Kurukshetra district of Haryana has presented a very good model for controlling malaria. Here, public participation for monitoring Malaria has been quite successful. Through street plays and radio, emphasis was laid on messages which helped a lot in reducing the breeding of mosquitoes. It is only through such efforts across the country that we have been able to take the war against malaria forward more rapidly.
Friends,
another example of what we can achieve with our awareness and determination is the fight against cancer. A study of the world-renowned Medical Journal Lancet indeed raises a lot of hope. According to this Journal, now the chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India have increased a lot. Timely treatment means starting the treatment of a cancer patient within 30 days and the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ has played a big role in this. Because of this scheme, 90 percent of cancer patients have been able to start their treatment on time. This has happened because earlier, due to lack of money, poor patients used to shy away from getting tested for cancer and its treatment. Now, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana has become a big support for them. Now they are coming forward to get themselves treated. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana has reduced the financial problems in cancer treatment to a great extent.
It is equally good that today, people have become more aware than ever before about timely treatment of cancer. This achievement is as much of our healthcare system, doctors, nurses and technical staff as it is of all of you, my citizen brothers and sisters. With everyone's efforts, the resolve to defeat cancer has become even stronger. The credit for this success goes to all those who have contributed significantly in spreading awareness.
There is only one mantra to fight cancer - Awareness, Action and Assurance. Awareness means awareness of cancer and its symptoms, Action means timely diagnosis and treatment, Assurance means the belief that every help is available for patients. Come, let us together take this fight against cancer forward rapidly and help as many patients as possible.
My dear countrymen,
today I want to tell you about an effort in Kalahandi, Odisha, which is writing a new story of success despite a paucity of water and resources. This is the 'vegetable revolution' of Kalahandi. Where once farmers were forced to migrate; today, Golamunda block of Kalahandi has become a vegetable hub. How did this change come about? It started with a small group of just 10 farmers. This group together established an FPO - 'Kisan Utpad Sangh', started using modern technology in farming, and today their FPO is doing business worth crores. Today more than 200 farmers are associated with this FPO, including 45 women farmers.
Together, these people are cultivating tomatoes in 200 acres and bitter gourd in 150 acres. Now the annual turnover of this FPO has also risen to more than 1.5 crores. Today, vegetables from Kalahandi are reaching not only various districts of Odisha, but also other states, and the farmers there are now learning new techniques of potato and onion cultivation.
Friends,
this success of Kalahandi teaches us what all can be done with determination and collective effort. I urge all of you to:-
• Encourage FPO in your area • Join farmer producer organizations and strengthen them.
Remember - big changes are possible even through small beginnings. We just need determination and team spirit.
Friends,
in today's 'Mann Ki Baat' we heard how our India is moving ahead with unity in diversity. Be it the sports field or the field of science, health or education – India is touching new heights in every field. We have faced every challenge together like a family and achieved new successes. In the 116 episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that commenced in 2014, I have seen that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a living document of the collective power of the country.
All of you have welcomed this programme; made it your own. Every month you have shared your thoughts and efforts. Sometimes the idea of a young innovator has impressed me, and sometimes the achievement of a daughter has made me proud. It is the participation of all of you that brings together positive energy from every corner of the country. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a platform for the amplification of this positive energy, and now, 2025 is knocking at the door. In the coming year, we will share more inspiring efforts through ‘Mann Ki Baat’. I am confident that with positive thinking and spirit of innovation of the countrymen, India will touch new heights.
Keep sharing the unique efforts around you with #Mannkibaat. I know that in every Mann ki Baat next year, we will have a lot to share with each other. Best wishes to all of you for 2025. Stay healthy, stay happy, join the Fit India Movement, keep yourself fit. Keep progressing in life. Thank you very much.
Kids' favourite KTB - Krish, Trish and Baltiboy is back with Season 2. It celebrates the unsung heroes of India's freedom struggle.#MannKiBaatpic.twitter.com/LaJNd0Zmqf
