Among these women was Rami Ben, a centenarian who did not let her age dampen her enthusiasm.

Rami Ben gave her blessings to Prime Minister Modi, saying, “May you be happy in mind, body, and prosperity. Best wishes for your health, wealth, and intellect.”

Winston Peters, the former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, was also present.

Peters stated, “It is a pleasure to attend this event. It is an opportunity to directly address Prime Minister Modi, whom I have had the pleasure of meeting multiple times. Not that he may have forgotten. This ‘Mann Ki Baat’ event is a heartfelt conversation. I am pleased of this event’s 100th episode.”

The 100th episode of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat was heard worldwide, including in India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended an event and listened to the live broadcast of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in the United States.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that Mann Ki Baat has a tremendous impact due to the emotive bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people.

The EAM told the Indian diaspora congregated in New Jersey to watch the live broadcast of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, “It is a significant and emotional day for many of us.”

In addition to the United States, programs were organized at the India House in London, United Kingdom.

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami, who also participated, remarked that it was a great chance for everyone to bond over a community-based program conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“It was a joy to host members of our community at the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat this Sunday morning at our High Commission in London. Organizing a community-focused event as a community event is a truly unique concept. As you can see, there is a great deal of enthusiasm among the diverse 1,8 million-person community in London and the United Kingdom to participate,” Doraiswami told media.

#WATCH | New Zealand | 100-year-old Ramben blesses PM Modi, as she along with other members of the Indian diaspora, listens to the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat, in Auckland. pic.twitter.com/zR0JEmvCoH

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2023

The programme, which began on 3 October 2014, has become a key pillar of the government’s citizen-outreach programme, targeting multiple social groups including women, youth, and farmers, and fostering community action.

Mann Ki Baat is broadcast in 11 foreign languages, including French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baluchi, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari, and Swahili, in addition to 22 Indian languages and 29 dialects. More than 500 All India Radio broadcast centers broadcast Mann Ki Baat.

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Actress Madhuri Dixit remarked on the occasion, “He (PM Modi) is taking the time to comprehend the problems of common people. This is incredible. He is reaching out to individuals in small towns and villages who are performing exemplary work without being recognized. Thus, he is bringing these individuals to the attention of all citizens, and they are gaining global recognition, which is astounding. I am certain it will motivate a great number of young people.”

Shahid Kapoor, an actor, stated, “Modi ji wanted to remain in touch with the people, which I believe is a sign of a great leader. Throughout history, the finest leaders, whether kings or prime ministers, have always remained connected to the people. There is no deeper connection than being able to express your mind and listen to other people’s words, as well as communicate your thoughts to them. I felt extremely privileged to have been invited here. It is an honor to be here.”

Director and producer Rohit Shetty remarked, “If one leader can show us the correct path, then nothing is unattainable. “As I watched, I realized how fortunate we are to have such an inspiring leader who people listen to and who inspires them, which is extremely rare.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday and stated that his radio program is the “Mann Ki Baat” of millions of Indians and a manifestation of their feelings.

The Prime Minister stated that while perusing the thousands of letters and messages he received from the public, he was “overcome with emotion.” He congratulated the citizens of the country on the 100th episode of his monthly radio program, which debuted on October 3, 2014.

The 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat airs today. I’ve received thousands of letters and millions of messages. I have attempted to read through a growing number of them. On numerous occasions, I became emotional while reading your letters, was overcome by emotion, and then held myself together. You have congratulated me on the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, but it is the listeners, our fellow citizens, who deserve the accolades. Mann Ki Baat is the “Mann Ki Baat” of millions of Indians and the expression of their sentiments, as stated by Prime Minister Modi.

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The programme, which began on 3 October 2014, has become a key pillar of the government’s citizen-outreach programme, targeting multiple social groups including women, youth, and farmers, and fostering community action.

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“The Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat program is undoubtedly one of the most renowned, with hundreds of millions of listeners in over 50 languages and dialects. However, this book is also a testament to the immense power of radio to bring people together,” she writes in the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat Special Book’s introduction.

She stated that this book is an opportunity to honor a radio heritage landmark and to encourage everyone to commemorate radio and its values.

For these reasons, UNESCO commemorates radio annually on February 13, World Radio Day, and also through publications such as this one.

“With radio, never before has it been so true that the medium is the message,” her message stated.

Since its invention one hundred years ago, radio has been a part of everyone’s life. From AM and FM to long wave and now digital radio, web radio, and podcasts, its accessibility is expanding. It is a genuinely global medium,” she said in her message.

“Radio also conveys a message of closeness, affinity, and diversity. There may be no other medium that offers the same breadth of content and programming, diversity of opinions and cultural manifestations, and availability of languages,” the message continued.

She stated that this is what makes Radio such a valuable ally in times of crisis. UNESCO harnessed this potential in sub-Saharan Africa, creating a pedagogy via the frequencies for children isolated and deprived of an education due to the Covid pandemic. And we continue to use radio to educate, for instance in Afghanistan, where we collaborate with local stations to disseminate health and security-related content to millions of young Afghans.

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The UNESCO DG message continued by stating that radio conveys a message of freedom because it is a window to the world. A century after its invention, radio remains one of the most reactive and engaging media, providing new opportunities for interaction and participation in meaningful conversations, particularly for the most disadvantaged. And UNESCO is committed to ensuring that this remains the case by defending press freedom and media diversity.

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