PM Modi talks about Amar Jawan Jyoti, corruption, Covid-19 in first 'Mann Ki Baat' address of 2022 - key points

"I urge everyone to try and visit the National War Memorial with their family. You will feel a special kind of energy and inspiration," Prime Minister Modi said.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 30, 2022) addressed the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' and urged everyone to visit National War Memorial.

In his first 'Mann Ki Baat' address of 2022, the Prime Minister said that India is celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' this year and that many people have written letters to him saying that Amar Jawan Jyoti stands as an internal flame of India's martyrs who gave their life for the nation.

"Some letters which I have received from the 'Jawans' in the Indian Armed Forces emphasise the importance of 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' and the significance it holds in the lives of our martyrs and their families," he said.

"I urge everyone to try and visit the National War Memorial with their family. You will feel a special kind of energy and inspiration," PM Modi said.

#MannKiBaat January 2022. Hear LIVE https://t.co/oRsE5HbJog — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2022

Here are the highlights from PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address:

• PM Modi talked about the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and said that the 30th of January reminds us of the teachings of Bapu.
• He also talked about the 2022 Republic Day celebrations and expressed that the display of the nation's valour and strength, which we witnessed on Rajpath in Delhi, filled everyone with pride and enthusiasm.
• PM said that in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the country is re-establishing its national symbols through these efforts.
• He spoke on corruption and said that it hollows the country like a termite. "Where duty is felt, Duty is paramount, corruption cannot even think of entering there," he said while responding to a postcard he received.
• The Prime Minister said that India has been the sacred land of education and knowledge. He also talked about Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Rabindranath Tagore, Maharaja Gaikwad, Ambedkar and Shri Aurobindo.
  
• He said that love for nature and compassion for every living being is India's culture as well as innate nature. "A glimpse of these Sanskaras of ours was seen recently when a tigress left the world in Pench Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh. People used to call this tigress collared tigress," the PM expressed.
• He also talked about Covid-19 and said that India is fighting the new wave with great success. "It is also a matter of pride that till now about four and a half crore children have been administered the dose of Corona vaccine. This means that about 60% of youth in the age group of 15 to 18 years have got their vaccines within three to four weeks," he stated.
• PM Modi said that the vaccination of children will not only protect them but will also help them to continue with their studies.
• He also asked the citizens to not forget the 'Swachhta Abhiyan', Vocal for Local mantra and the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. 
• PM Modi also said that we should accelerate the campaign against single-use plastic 

The Mann ki Baat is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. 

Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

PM Shri @narendramodi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his Punyatithi. pic.twitter.com/BlxO2nwaew — BJP (@BJP4India) January 30, 2022

Taking to Twitter on Mahatma Gandhi's 74th death anniversary, PM expressed that it is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.

Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.

Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2022

Gandhi was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse.