Mann ki Baat | PM Modi says entire nation is proud of our Jawans; lauds Indian sportspersons, remembers Sister Nivedita

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India has always vouched for world peace, unity and harmony and its armed forces have contributed in this direction through UN missions across the globe.

"Celebrating Diwali with soldiers in Jammu & Kashmir's Gurez sector was an unforgettable experience for me. We must try to know of the tales of valor of our soldiers," said Modi.

Stating that India has always given a message of peace, Modi said, "More than 18,000 soldiers have contributed to UN Peacekeeping missions. Our role is not confined to peacekeeping operations. India also trains peacekeepers of 85 countries."

The Prime Minister also said that Indian women soldiers have contributed significantly to peacekeeping missions. "India was the first nation to send women to peacekeeping missions," he added.

In his radio broadcast, he also talked about India's culture of respecting nature, highlighted the increase in Khadi sales, referred to cleanliness campaign and mentioned the role played by Sardar Vallabhai Patel in laying the foundation of the country's unity.

Modi also expressed concern over the fact that even children are nowadays getting afflicted by diabetes and exhorted the young ones to play more outdoors to evade such ailments.

PM Modi also praised sportspersons for Hockey and Badminton win. "After 10 years India won Asia Cup. I congratulate entire team and the support staff. I congratulate Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth for winning Denmark Open and for making India proud."

Speaking about FIFA U-17 World Cup, Modi said, "Young Indian players won hearts of fans. Future of football is bright in India."

The Prime Minister also invoked sister Nivedita saying, she worked to unite people by awakening national consciousness.

Urging the nation to participate in 'Run for Unity', Modi said, "31st October is Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel's anniversary. He not only suggested revolutionary ideas but also implemented them, and united India'. 'Run for Unity' will be organised throughout the country."

In the 36th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' that marked the third anniversary of the radio programme, PM Modi talked about the next steps about his government's cherished campaign to clean India