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Updated: Oct 27, 2019 12:01 IST

PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, his monthly radio broadcast, on Sunday. The programme is being aired on All India Radio, DD National, DD News and DD Bharti.

In his previous ‘Mann ki Baat’ address, the Prime Minister had called for honouring women who do extraordinary work in the country. He had also urged the people to be compassionate and generous during the festive season this month to ensure that the less privileged also become part of the celebrations

Here are the highlights from today’s broadcast:

*This Diwali, buy local products, urges PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that in India, it’s a tradition to buy new produicts on Diwali and appealed everyone to buy locla products. “The more we try to buy locally made products Gandhi 150 will become a great opportunity in itself. I believe we must buy something which is prepared, by our weavers, prepared by Khadi,” he added.

*Movement for cleanliness driven by 125 crore Indians

PM Modi said the movement of cleanliness is driven by 125 crore Indians and its one story that reverberates througout the country. “Every person, family, village wants to tell their experiences about cleanliness effort. This movement for cleanliness is driven by 125 cr Indians,” he said.

*Over 26 lakh tourists have visited Statue of Unity: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said over 26 lakh tourists have visited Statue of Unity in Gujarat so far. The 597 feet Statue of Unity , which was built in memory of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, is the tallest statue in the world.

“The Statue Of Unity can become a source of study. We have witnessed that how, within a span of one year, one place develops into a world famous tourism destination,” the PM said.

* PM Modi remembers Guru Nanak Dev

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Guru Nanak Dev, who whose 550th birth anniversary will be celebrated on 12th November.

“Guru Nanak Devji believed that selfless service is priceless. He stood firmly against social evils such as untouchability. He was one of most travelled person of his time. Wherever he went he won hearts through his modesty and humility,” Modi said.

*Call for honouring `Bharat Ki Laxmi’ drew instant response: PM Modi

In his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address, PM Modi Narendra Modi had called for celebrating the achievements of women in the country. Today, he said that his appeal to honour `Bharat Ki Laxmi’ drew instant response, with social media flooded with inspirational stories, including that of Khushboo Kanwar, a daughter of a bus conductor, who led the all women contingent of the Assam Rifles.

*PM Modi pushes for festival tourism

In address on Diwali, PM Narendra Modi said that nowadays festival tourism is a global passion and that India being a land of festivals presents immense possibilities for festival tourism. “We, including Indians living abroad, must try to popularize our festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Onam, Pongal or Bihu.

“Diwali is celebrated these days in several countries. Not only the Indian community but the people of these countries, organizations and governments too join the Diwali celebrations, a virtual India emerges there,” he said.