"Plant a tree in the name of your mother...", PM Narendra Modi appeals in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 111th episode of the first 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program conducted after the Lok Sabha elections, urged the people of the country to plant a tree in the name of their mothers. ''I received lakhs of messages from you people. Many heart-touching news came during the elections. 65 crore people cast their votes in the elections,'' he said. Modi also appealed to the countrymen to plant a tree in their name. Planting trees will protect Mother Earth.

Regarding the democratic systems of the country, PM Modi said, "Today I thank the countrymen that they have reiterated their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic systems of the country. The 2024 election was the biggest election in the world. Such a big election has never taken place in any country in the world. I congratulate the Election Commission and everyone involved in the voting process for this."

On the relationship of mother and environment, PM Modi said, "If I ask you which is the most precious relationship in the world, you will definitely say - “Mother”. In all of our lives, the status of 'mother' is the highest. Mother nurtures her child even after facing every pain. Every mother showers every affection on her child. This love of the mother who gave birth is like a debt on all of us which no one can repay. We cannot give anything to mother, but can we do anything else? With this thought in mind, a special campaign has been started on World Environment Day this year, the name of this campaign is - 'One tree in the name of mother'. I have also planted a tree in the name of my mother.

Referring to 'Hool Day', PM Modi said, "Today, this day of 30 June is very important. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as 'Hool Day'. This day is associated with the indomitable courage of Veer Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of the foreign rulers. You will be surprised to know that this happened in 1855. That is, this happened 2 years before India's first war of independence in 1857. Then the defeated tribal brothers and sisters in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand took up arms against the foreign rulers. PM Modi told the specialty of 'Karthumbhi Umbrellas'

Referring to the umbrellas made in Kerala, PM Modi said, "Today in Mann Ki Baat, I want to tell you about a special kind of umbrellas. These umbrellas are made in our Kerala. Although umbrellas have special significance in the culture of Kerala. Umbrellas are an important part of many traditions and rituals there. But the umbrella I am talking about is 'Karthumbhi Umbrellas' and they are made in Attappady, Kerala. These colorful umbrellas are made by our tribal sisters of Kerala. Today, the demand for these umbrellas is increasing across the country. They are also being sold online. These umbrellas are made under the supervision of 'Vattalakki Cooperative Agricultural Society'. This society is led by our Nari Shakti."

The Prime Minister said that the country hopes that its players will perform excellently in the Olympic Games, he urged people to use the hashtag 'Cheer4Bharat' to encourage the players. Which Indian would not be happy with the way our culture is being glorified across the world today?