PM Modi's Mann ki Baat: As it happened on October 25, 2015

India has many languages. We must learn some of them. I had the opportunity to learn a few languages: PM.

PM concludes his radio programme.

Some weeks ago I had gone to Mumbai to inaugurate a memorial close to Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Chaitya Bhoomi: PM.

This was the place where Baba Saheb achieved new heights in his life and became an inspiration for others: PM Modi.

I am looking forward to my trip to Britain. Ambedkar Bhavan in Britain is Indian government's property now. Will inaugurate it: PM Modi.

Central and State governments provide scholarships to students from dalit, tribal and backward communities for studies abroad. Government of India also encourages talented girls and boys from Dalit communities, says PM Modi.

You all may be preparing for Diwali. I would appeal to all the parents to celebrate fully but ensure that no harm is caused to children: PM Modi.

On 31st October, the country will celebrate birth anniversary of Iron Man - Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel: PM. 

One Country, Great Country - While remembering Sardar Patel, we visualise the whole landscape of India, adds PM.

People are preparing for 'Run For Unity' with great enthusiasm. Run For Unity is the run for development in true sense: PM.

India is characterised by diversity. And this is our pride. Shanti, Sadbhavana and Ekta are key to progress: PM.

For India's unity Sardar Patel made great efforts: PM Modi.

Govt will launch 'swadesi' gold coins with Ashok Chakra: PM Modi.

PM Modi appeals countrymen to invest in gold bonds, says don't let your gold be dead money.

Gold can become India's economic asset: PM.

Gold can become strength, an economic strength. It can become country's economic asset: PM.

Had talked about menace of corruption, in seeking jobs. We'd thought of abolishing interviews for some jobs: PM Modi.

PM Modi now talks about corruption in jobs.

PM Modi lauds many media houses, including Zee Media for promoting Clean India Mission.

The Zee family has initiated 'Mission Clean India'. Our country has hundreds of news channels and thousands of newspapers. Each one of them has pursued the 'Clean India' campaign: PM. 

How can there be Mann Ki Baat without mention of cleanliness? This Diwali, let us clean our surroundings, along with our homes: PM.

Media started an awareness campaign; And, the result was a self driven cleanliness campaign throughout the country, adds PM.

PM Modi lauds MPs for their active participation in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

On last 15th August I proposed the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. Last month, a workshop was held in Bhopal on Adarsh Gram Yojana: PM.

Jharkhand is a large state inhabited by tribals, unfortunately, it is associated with Maoism, extremism, gun culture and bloodshed: PM.

Shri Karia Munda has adopted a village in his seat in Jharkhand. He started visiting the village and instilled life in systems and machinery: PM.

In AP, Shri Ashok Gajapati Raju urged students to teach the elders of the village. So many people gained from the lessons, adds PM. 

Shri CL Ruala, from Mizoram also lauded by PM for active and innovative participation in Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

Governemnt of India, especially HRD Ministry launched a novel programme in all CBSE schools, essay and poetry competitions were held: PM.

Over 1600 schools within and outside India participated in the competitions; Children wrote in support of stronger India Africa relations: PM.

PM Modi reads out a poem written by Garima Gupta, a student from Muzaffarnagar, on India-Africa relations.

India contributing towards human resources development and capacity building and more than 25,000 African students are studying in India: PM Modi.

This is a festive season. In this one more festive occasion is India-Africa 2015 summit: PM Modi.

India and Africa have many similarities. So many people of Indian origin have been staying in Africa, adds PM.

Some states have taken a lead on organ donation and made processes simpler. Tamil Nadu has done well in this: PM.

Organ donation is an important issue. The need for kidneys, heart and livers is high but less number of transplants happen: PM.

PM talks about organ donation.

A student from Kerala was called by AIR and she shared her feedback on Mann Ki Baat. This is inspiring and other Kendras must try to do same: PM.

Some girls from Kerala asked me to talk about organ donation. Devesh from Delhi called and shared the same sentiment, adds PM.

Today India and South Africa are playing the 5th ODI. Both teams won two matches so it'll be an interesting match. My best wishes, says PM.

PM Modi begins his address.

PM had earlier tweeted today in the morning:

#MannKiBaat at 11AM today. Looking forward interacting with you through the radio.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2015

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2015