Mann ki Baat Highlights: ‘Suppression of depression is not good, share your feelings,’ says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi is all set to address the nation in his 30th edition of Mann ki Baat. This is the first broadcast after the recently concluded elections

By: News Desk |
March 26, 2017 11:46 am

After registering a clear mandate in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosted the 30th edition of the radio broadcast of “Mann Ki Baat” on March 26.The Prime Minister touched upon a number of issues including depression, mental illness and the problem of food wastage.

Speaking in length about depression, PM Modi urged people to share their feelings and suggested ways to deal with the problem. In his last address, the Prime Minister kept his speech short and congratulated the ISRO for receiving a world record in the space arena. Furthermore, he also highlighted that India has successfully tested Ballistic Interceptor Missile.

The Prime Minister also congratulated the women players who won silver at Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy and Indian team for winning Blind T-20 World Cup.

Here are the key highlights:

11: 30 AM: PM Narendra Modi asked people to suggest ways to urge people to practice Yoga how to make the 3rd International Day of Yoga memorable.

Tell us how to draw more people towards practising Yoga and how to make the 3rd International Day of Yoga memorable. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/GFgiRKghUX

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

11: 28 AM: Mothers who got maternity leave during pregnancy and delivery for 12 weeks, will now get maternity leave for 26 weeks. Over 18 Lakh women working in the formal sector shall benefit from with this move: PM Modi.

PM @narendramodi speaks about the benefits of the Maternity Bill. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/sPlNwxjWSf

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

11: 26 AM: Suppression of depression is not good. Expression is good. If depressed, share your feelings with others, it will make you feel better: PM Modi

11: 24 AM: PM Narendra Modi speaks about mental health and depression and suggests ways to deal with depression.

Photo: Twitter | PMO

11: 19 AM: Wastage of food is unfortunate. I know of several youngsters who are using technology & helping prevent wastage of food: PM Modi

11: 17 AM: Every time I seek suggestions for Mann ki Baat program, one of the main topics that everyone want to discuss is Swacchata: PM Modi

Whenever I ask for ideas and suggestions for #MannKiBaat, one theme on which I keep getting suggestions is Swachhata. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/uhsZC6ETfx

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

Making cleanliness an integral part of our lives and ensuring a clean India. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/hJUDNRuVjv

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

11: 15 AM: India has extended support to the movement towards digital transactions. People of India have rejected corruption & black money: PM Modi

Photo: Twitter | PMO

11: 11 AM: New India is not a government scheme or matter of politics. It manifests the strength of each and every Indian, who will together create Bhavya Bharat: PM Modi.

11: 07 AM: Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were not scared of death. They lived and died for the nation. We are marking 100 years of Champaran Satyagraha. And this was one of the first Gandhian movements in India: PM Modi

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru continue to inspire the nation. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/5scXAAaEpr

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

11: 03 AM: I assure the people of Bangladesh that in India they have a good friend. India stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh. Together we shall keep working towards peace and security in out region: PM Modi

11: 01 AM: PM Modi extends his greetings to the people of Bangladesh on their Independence Day.

PM @narendramodi pays tributes to the respected Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/VKbGsmAaVD

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

11: 00 AM: PM Modi begins his first Mann Ki Baat address post poll.