NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. This was the 47th edition of the monthly radio programme.

During his address, PM Modi wished people on Raksha Bandhan and conveyed Janmashtami greetings also. Here are the highlights:

* On Sanskrit Day, PM Modi conveyed his greetings to all those who are associated with the Sanskrit and said this language is deeply connected with our culture

* The PM also highlighted the importance of teachers in our society and conveyed his wished on Teacher's Day

* Talking about the Kerala floods, he said that India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of the flood-hit state in this hour of grief. He also appreciated the forces and other agencies working towards the relief work in Kerala

* PM Modi talked about life of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and how he brought a very distinctive and positive change in India's political culture

* The PM said it was during the tenure of Vajpayee that the size of council of ministers was fixed to 15 per cent of the size of the state assemblies

* Congratulating all the MPs for a productive monsoon session of Parliament, PM Modi said it was devoted to social justice and the welfare of youth

* The Prime Minister also said that their focus is the empowerment of women. Talking about triple talaq bill, the PM assured Muslim women that the entire nation is there with them and he will ensure that they get justice

* Congratulating all the winners in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, PM Modi said that the nation is proud of them and their achievements

* PM Modi also urged the people of India to focus on fitness

