Sole aim is welfare of farmers, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Sole aim is welfare of farmers, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed farmers in his sixth edition of the radio programme \'Mann Ki Baat\' series on Sunday. The focus of his address is on farmers and allied issues.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed farmers in his sixth edition of the radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' series on Sunday. The focus of his address is on farmers and allied issues.


Here are the highlights:
We only have a right to govern if we pay attention on small issues as well: PM Narendra Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'
Farmers have mentioned in their letters issues related to farming, but many other issues like lack of clean drinking water
I'm standing with you at this sad hour. I assure you that the government will provide assistance with complete sensitivity at this hour of the need
I assure all my farmer brothers that I will alert all the state governments as well as all departments in the Central government over issues you have raised
Land acquisition law was brought 120 years ago. Political leaders who are today posing as your well wishers, protesting against this bill have also governed under this law
The Prime Minister has already interacted directly with the people in the earlier five editions of 'Mann Ki Baat'. He has dwelt upon several issues close to the hearts of the people such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, promotion of khadi, skill development, scholarship for disabled children, infrastructure for educational institutions, and menace of drugs.
In the last edition broadcast on February 22, he urged students to shed their examination stress and worry and develop a positive attitude. The Prime Minister also shared the ' Mann Ki Baat' forum with US President Barack Obama during his visit to India where the two leaders interacted with the people on a host of issues.
The programme has generated an encouraging response from citizens across the country. It is simultaneously broadcast live on All India Radio and Doordarshan channels. The address can also be heard on Vividh Bharti, FM Gold, and FM Rainbow radio. The programme would also be live-streamed on the Prime Minister's official website.
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