The 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, was broadcasted live at the New York headquarters of the United Nations at 1:30 am (local time) on Sunday.
The “historic moment” was aired in the global body’s headquarters by the UN’s Trusteeship Council Chamber.
In a tweet, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj announced: “Just started. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at the Trusteeship Council, UN Headquarters New York.”
Terming “Mann Ki Baat” a “monthly national tradition” that has inspired millions to join India’s journey of development, Permanent Mission of India to the UN, ahead of the broadcast tweeted: “Get ready for a historic moment as the 100th episode of PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” is set to go live on April 30th in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at @UN HQ!.”
In another tweet, the Permanent Mission posted a video with the caption” As #MannKiBaat goes global with a live broadcast at UN Headquarters, let’s take a moment to appreciate the impact it has had in promoting inclusivity and public participation.”
Indian diplomatic missions in various countries across the world also live-streamed the 100th episode of PM Modi’s monthly radio address.
Indian Missions in the UK, China, South Africa, Chile, Morocco, Mexico, Congo, Iraq and Indonesia among others, organized the live-streaming events of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 100 which were attended by the members of the Indian community in these nations along with embassy officials.
In New York, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also attended a special event organised by the Indian-community where the 100th episode of the radio programme was broadcast.
A live broadcast of the monthly radio programme was also organized in London which was attended by Union Minister for Science Dr Jitendra Singh, who is on a tour of the UK, along with the community members and officials of the Indian mission.
The Indian Embassy in Russian capital Moscow organized a similar event which was attended by Indian community members.
In Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh capital, Dhaka organised a special screening of the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ which was attended by Indian students and community members.
“Mann Ki Baat”, which has become a shining example of social connect between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the masses since it was first aired on October 3, 2014.
The unique mass connect radio address is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month at 11 am on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network, and has amassed a massive global following.