NEW DELHI: In the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Constitution had stood the test of time and had been the guiding light for Indian citizens.
“On January 26, 2025, our Constitution will complete 75 years. It is a matter of honour for all of us as the Constitution has stood the test of time in every sense of the term. It is our guiding light, and it is on account of the Constitution of India that I am here today,” he said on Sunday. He said the government had rolled out a website, ‘constitution75.com’ to help citizens in connecting with the Constitution’s legacy.
Talking about the upcoming ‘Mahakumbh’, the PM hailed the religious congregation as a symbol of unity. “There is no discrimination no one is big or small. Such a scene of unity in diversity cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Mahakumbh of unity.”
The PM highlighted that for the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Mahakumbh, through which all the information related to the Mahakumbh would be made available in 11 Indian languages. Besides, the venue would be covered with AI-powered cameras, which will help devotees in finding their kith and kin, in case they get separated, he added. “Digital navigation will help you reach ghats, temples, akharas and parking spaces,” Modi said.
He further said that creator economy was bringing new momentum to India’s journey of becoming a $5 trillion economy. Creator economy refers to a software-driven economy that is built around content creators or businesses directly selling their products or services to the audience, leveraging social media and AI tools. The PM also urged the youth to participate in the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) that will be held in India next year.
During his address, Modi also remembered four icons of the Indian cinema – late actor and director Raj Kapoor, singer Mohammed Rafi, actor and producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao and director Tapan Sinha. “Their films always carried messages regarding the social consciousness and national unity. Their lives are an inspiration for our entire film industry,” remarked PM Modi.
He further said, “At the end of last month, a Tamil teaching programme was started in Fiji with the support of the Government of India.”
Quoting a WHO report, Modi said India had seen an 80 per cent reduction in the number of malaria cases and deaths due to the ailment between 2015 and 2023.
Citing a study by the Lancet journal, Modi said the chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India had also increased, owing to the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’.