Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Calls ‘Mann Ki Baat’ a Beacon of Inspiration for Youth

Dubbing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat a significant source of inspiration for today’s youth, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Sunday said that as the nation’s leader, Modi has used this platform not for politics but to promote the country’s diverse traditions and arts to the masses.

Gupta participated in the programme at Badli Assembly with MP and State General Secretary Yogendra Chandolia and residents. The Delhi BJP organised the broadcast of Mann Ki Baat across all 14 organizational districts. BJP’s national leadership, MPs, MLAs, and state office bearers listened to the broadcast along with local residents.

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BJP National President and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda, National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj, listened to the programme along with retired Indian Army officers.

Under the coordination of local MLA Neeraj Basoya, a significant number of retired Indian Army officers participated for the first time in Delhi to listen to Prime Minister Modi’s address. District President Ravindra Chaudhary, BJP National Media Co-Convenor Sanjay Mayukh, Delhi BJP Media Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor, National Spokespersons Pradeep Bhandari and Shehzad Poonawalla, State Spokesperson Yasir Jilani, and Delhi Convenors for ‘Mann Ki Baat’– Rajan Tiwari and Vikram Mittal — were also present.

Sachdeva stated that Prime Minister Modi consistently strives to bring positive stories and initiatives from across the country to the public through Mann Ki Baat. As a result, the programme has now become a people’s movement.

He further added that the way Modi highlighted how science in the 21st century is rapidly progressing with renewed energy is commendable.

He mentioned the recent success of Indian students at the International Chemistry Olympiad and that students also won three golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Australia — a matter of great pride.

Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra said that the Prime Minister uses the last Sunday of each month to communicate important national issues to the public — a unique initiative globally. It allows people to stay informed about developments in other states as well.

Swaraj, speaking to the media after the programme, said that Mann Ki Baat is an optimistic program that inspires youth and rekindles self-confidence across the country. She added that the Prime Minister highlighted many national achievements in the latest broadcast — from developments in the space sector to women-led waste management initiatives.

MP and State General Secretary Kamaljeet Sehrawat attended the programme with local residents in Kunwar Singh Ward and praised the Prime Minister’s remarks on textiles. She said that textiles are not just a sector but a reflection of India’s cultural diversity. The fast-growing textile and apparel market is being driven collectively by rural women, urban designers, veteran weavers, and young entrepreneurs launching startups. Delhi Government Minister Dr Pankaj Singh was also present.

MP Praveen Khandelwal attended the programme in Anand Niketan and said that the Prime Minister mentioned the INSPIRE – MANAK campaign, through which lakhs of innovative ideas from school children are emerging across the country.