New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Constitution of India has stood the test of time and has been a guiding light for the citizens.
He addressed the year’s last and 117th episode of the monthly radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ saying “On 26 January 2025, our Constitution will complete 75 years of its implementation. It is a matter of great pride for all of us. The Constitution handed over to us by our Constitution makers has stood the test of time. The Constitution is a guiding light for us, our guide,” the Prime Minister said.
He said that the government has also rolled out a special website to connect the citizens with the legacy of the Constitution.
Honouring the milestone of India completing 75 years of Constitution next January, PM Modi announced that a nationwide campaign has been created, inviting citizens to read the Preamble and share their videos on the holy book.
“In this, you can upload your video by reading the preamble of the constitution. You can read the Constitution in different languages and can also ask questions about the Constitution. I request the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ school-going children, and college-going youth to definitely visit this website and become a part of it,” he said.
Speaking about the Maha Kumbh event going to be held in Prayagraj from 13th January, PM Modi said an AI chatbot will be available for users to access information related to Kumbh, available in 11 Indian languages.
Calling the ‘Maha Kumbh’ as ‘Maha Kumbh’ of unity, PM Modi appealed to the devout to return from it with resolve to remove hate and division from society.
“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,” he added.
Prime Minister Modi hailed India’s soft power through films, saying that the WAVES summit to be organised in India next year is an important step in making ‘India a hub of global content creation.’
He further added 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,” he said.
Talking about the health achievements, PM Modi said, “In India, there has been an 80 percent reduction in the number of malaria cases and deaths between 2015 & 2023.
“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 and strongly fought this challenge,” he added.
He, however, further added, “The Ayushman Bharat Yojana played an important role in the timely treatment of cancer patients.
“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,” he said.
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