Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi remembers Mahatma Gandhi, recalls bravery of freedom fighters

New Delhi: Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, who addressed the 30th edition of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday hailed Mahatma Gandhi and recalled the bravery of the freedom fighters.

"The Champaran Satyagraha showed us how special Mahatma Gandhi was and how unique his personality was," said Prime Minsiter Modi.

He further said that India is marking 100 years of Champaran Satyagraha and this was one of the first Gandhian movements in India.Gandhian movements in India.

We are marking 100 years of Champaran Satyagraha. And this was one of the earliest Gandhian mass movements in India: PM #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

"When Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hung on March 23, their faces displayed satisfaction that they are serving their Motherland. They were not scared of death. They lived and died for the nation," he said.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru continue to inspire the nation. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/5scXAAaEpr — PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2017

He added that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India and in two years he went to Bihar and what he did inspired the whole nation.

"No words can do justice to the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. They continue to inspire us," Prime Minister Modi said.

The 30th edition is Prime Minister Modi`s first radio programme after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a thumping majority in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and managed to form coalition governments in Goa and Manipur.