Naga BJP leader Chuba hails nationwide programmes on 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat

Nirendra Dev

Eminent nationalist Naga leader and BJP national vice president, M Chuba Ao, on Sunday

welcomed the initiatives at various levels to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra

Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on April 30.

“There is no political intent….Everything is not political for us. Honestly speaking Mann Ki Baat

programme has a direct connect between India’s top political executive that is the Prime

Minister with the last man in a village or on the street. This radio broadcast by Modiji

had a stellar impact on Swachh Bharat and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programmes,” Chuba

told this journalist.

He pointed out that the programme encouraged children to appreciate small things in their lives

like leaving water for birds during smouldering heat. It had a positive impact on Industries like Khadi,

Indian Toy Industry and various Startups.

“The credit must go to the Prime Minister for reviving the power of radio in this new era of mobile, internet

and audio-visual revolution. It has been innovative and its unique interactive style of presentation

established a unique paradigm of communication”.

He said the saffron party has made elaborate programmes across India to celebrate socio-developmental programmes

on April 30.

“I am party in-charge for Meghalaya and so I will be camping either in Tura or Shillong to join

hundreds of party workers for the grand day,” said Chuba, who hails from Nagaland.

Singh and state Chief Ministers will be among those leaders who will participate in various programmes on the day.

The central government will also release Rs 100 silver coins to mark the special occasion.
“The coin of one hundred rupees denomination shall only be coined at the Mint for issue under the authority of the Central Government on the occasion of 100th Episode of Mann Ki Baat,” the Finance ministry has stated.

The BJP leaders say the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme was started on the occasion of Vijayadashami on

October 3, 2014 just a few months after PM Modi took over the reins of governance in the centre.

The program is a unique example of two-way communication wherein lakhs of citizens give their suggestions, which are mentioned by the Prime Minister in the program. The BJP leaders have also stated that the Mann Ki Baat program

has been a critical instrument towards fulfillment of Dr Ambedkar’s dream of social transformation.

Once Late Arun Jaitley had said the program was a great example of crisp communication at a time when

the culture of long winded statements is over.