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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a national conclave named 'Mann Ki Baat @100' to commemorate the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program. It will feature approximately 100 prominent individuals from across the country who have been mentioned by the Prime Minister in previous episodes.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a national conclave named 'Mann Ki Baat @100' to commemorate the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program. The event was planned to commemorate Mann Ki Baat, the radio show hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaching 100 episodes. It was attended by over 100 illustrious individuals and organised by Prasar Bharti at Delhi's Vigyan Bhavan.
Actor Aamir Khan hailed Mann ki Baat as an "important piece of communication" through which the Prime Minister interacts with citizens. He said: "#MannKiBaat has had a deep impact on the people of India, PM Modi has done a very historic thing."
Ricky Kej, India’s three-time Grammy award winning music composer, also attended the Conclave. The composer wrote: "PM Modi through his #MannKiBaat has not only boosted the morale of local musicians in India but his commendable steps towards Indian music received recognition in foreign countries as well. "
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TV and Radio host Siddharth Kannan said: “When a nation’s Prime Minister comes and talks on the radio, it seems that a friend is talking to another friend. Through #MannKiBaat, PM Modi spreads awareness to the public about such people. People who despite being common, are doing special work.”
The one-day conclave was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar with Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur as the guest of honour. On April 30, the 100th edition of the prime minister's monthly radio show is slated to air.
Along with celebrities, those whose names the Prime Minister had addressed in earlier episodes of Mann ki Baat were present at the occasion. These persons have experience in subjects including fostering traditional art, culture, and crafts, as well as protecting the environment.