Mann Ki Baat: Be a soldier against black money and corruption, says PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that people in the country have extended their support for movement towards digital transactions and have pledged to eradicate corruption and black money.

Modi, while speaking at the 30th Mann Ki Baat Radio programme, said, "Let's dedicate ourselves for the goal of 'Swaraj to Surajya'. I urge you all to join this movement. You can be a brave soldier against black money and corruption."

PM remembered the Indian freedom fighters including Mahatma Gandhi, Rajguru, Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev on the 100th year of the Champaran Satyagraha.

PM Modi said, "Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were not scared of death. They lived and died for our nation." He added, "The Champaran Satyagraha showed us how special Mahatma Gandhi was and how unique his personality was."

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This is Prime Minister's first radio address after winning the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand polls and forming coalition governments in Manipur and Goa.

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PM Modi remembers Indian freedom fighters:

• The massacre in Amritsar in 1919 left a deep impact on Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
• Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were not scared of death. They lived and died for our nation.
• Champaran Satyagraha was one of the earliest Gandhian mass movements in India.
• Gandhi Ji returned to India and in two years. He went to Bihar and what he did inspired the whole nation.
• The Champaran Satyagraha showed us how special Mahatma Gandhi was and how unique his personality was.

What else the Prime Minister said?

• India has extended support to the movement towards digital transactions.
• People of India have rejected corruption and black money.
• New India manifests the strength and skills of 125 crore Indians, who will create a Bhavya and Divya Bharat.
• Around 18 lakh women working in formal sector will benefit from increased maternity leave
• People keep on giving ideas and suggestions on Swachhata.
• People of India are getting angry as far as dirt is concerned and this is a welcome sign.
• Making cleanliness an integral part of our lives and ensuring a clean India.
• Wastage of food is unfortunate. I know of several youngsters who are using technology & helping prevent wastage of food.
• Give suggestions about how to draw more people towards practicing Yoga and how to make the 3rd International Day of Yoga memorable.

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