Democracy is our strength: PM on 21st 'Mann ki Baat'

June 26, 2016 11:01 am | Updated October 18, 2016 02:41 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on 'Mann ki Baat' - the radio programme now airing its 21st edition.

Live updates here:

11: 25 am: "People with undisclosed assets have an opportunity to declare their assets before 30th September."

11: 20 am: PM Modi speaks about the Emergency that was imposed in India in 1975. "The night of 25-26th June 1975 was the darkest night for democracy. All rights of citizens were taken away,country was turned into jail.Many political leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan were put behind bars."

11: 15 am: "Mann ki Baat is criticised very often, but this is possible because we are in a democracy. Democracy is our strength"

11: 10 am: Projections of Yoga on the UN building became popular: PM Modi

11: 08 am: The Prime Minister now moves on to International Yoga Day. "So many people practiced Yoga, all over India and all over the world. Postage stamps were released."

11: 07 am: On 18th June, first batch of women fighter pilots inducted in Air Force, we feel very proud, I congratulate them and their families: PM Modi

11: 06 am: 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' has touched so many lives: PM

11: 04 am: "Students from Pune built the satellite that was launched by ISRO. This satellite signifies the skills and aspirations of the youth of India," Mr. Modi says.

11: 02 am: There has been rainfall in various parts of the nation. Like our farmers our scientists are working very hard and making our nation very proud: PM

11: 00 am: Prime Minister begins his address.

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