JAMMU, Jul 26: Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party Cooperative Cell Jammu and Kashmir gathered at Anand Vihar, Ward 41, to tune in to the 136th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s iconic ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.
In his address, PM Modi highlighted several key themes, including the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and the importance of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. He urged citizens to celebrate the National Handloom Day on August 7 and promote local artisans and weavers.
The Prime Minister also talked about the ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, which aims to conserve rainwater and promote water conservation. He appreciated the efforts of people across the country in making this campaign a success and mentioned the ‘One Tree for Mother’ campaign, a step towards environmental conservation.
PM Modi highlighted India’s achievements in space exploration, sports, and science, congratulating PV Sindhu on winning the Japan Open title and the Indian women’s cricket team for their win at Lord’s. He also praised the success of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed rocket.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.
Speaking on behalf of the gathering, BJP’s Cooperative Cell J&K Co-convener Krishan Lal Sharma and R.L.Kaith paid a special tribute to the Kargil martyrs, saying, “We bow our heads in reverence to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we will always be indebted to their service.”
The event was attended by notable luminaries, including Rakesh Kumar Mattoo, Raghubir Singh Manni, Kulbhushan Kumar, Kimti Lal Jain, and many others. The gathering began with a moment of silence, as attendees paid tribute to the brave Kargil martyrs.