PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Salute Martyrs of 26/11, World Should Unite to Fight Menace of Terror - JPKee.com

New Delhi, Nov 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his monthly radio speech programme ‘Mann Ki Baat‘. Paying tribute to the victims of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that India has been a victim of terrorism since last 40 years and urged the world to unite to fight the menace. (ALSO READ – ‘Won’t be Satisfied Till 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Mastermind Sitting in Pakistan is Punished’)

“For over 4 decades, India has been raising the issue of terror. Initially, the world did not take us seriously but now the world is realising the destructive aspects of terrorism. We must unite to tackle this menace,” PM Modi said in his speech which coincided with the 9th anniversary of the deadly coordinated terror attacks in Mumbai in which over 160 people were killed.

“India is the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi. We believe in non-violence. “Terrorism is a threat to humanity,” the PM said.

“Every countryman salutes the courage and sacrifice of our soldiers. Armed Forces Flag Day, observed on 7 December, is a day to show our respect to the country’s Armed Forces,” he went on to add.

Remembering BR Ambedkar

Underlining that India’s Constitution safeguards the right of poor and weaker sections of the society, PM Modi said the country would never forget the contributions of BR Ambedkar.

“Our Constitution safeguards the rights of the poor and weaker sections of society. Our constitution is a vast document. It’s our constitution day. It’s obvious that we are reminded of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and his immense contribution towards the construction of a great document. We pay our heartfelt tributes to him,” he said.

Here are the highlights of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat address: 

• We salute those brave women and men who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 attacks in Mumbai.


• The world should unite to fight the menace of terrorism together.


• Proud that youngsters are aware of country’s problems.


• New India should be built around the Constitution.


• Constitution is soul of democracy. It protects the weaker and poor sections of the society.

‘Mann ki Baat’ is hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi every month in which he addresses the people of the nation on various issues.

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Author - Vikash Kumar