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Modi pays tribute to woman power in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast

A file photo of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi addressing during Mann Ki Baat in New Delhi. (ANI Photo)

By: Shubham Ghosh

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (26) paid tribute to women power in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (Inner Thoughts) — his monthly radio broadcast which had started since he first came to power in 2014.

In his address which was also the 99th edition of the broadcast, Modi said, “This is the time of Navratri, the time to worship Shakti. Today, the potential of India which is emerging from a new perspective, our woman power has a very big role in it. Recently, many such examples have emerged before us.

“You must have seen Asia’s first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav on social media. Surekha ji, setting another record, has also become the first woman loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express as well.”

The prime minister also referred to Indian film producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves, whose documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperer’ bagged the Oscar award in the US earlier this month.

He said, “This month producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves brought laurels to the country by winning an Oscar for their documentary, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.

“Sister Jyotirmayi Mohanty, scientist of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has also notched another achievement for the country. Jyotirmoyee has received a special award from IUPAC in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering. Earlier this year, India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team created history by winning the T20 World Cup.”

Referring to women in politics, Modi added, “If you look at politics, a new beginning has taken place in Nagaland. In Nagaland, for the first time in 75 years, two women legislators have reached the Vidhan Sabha (state assembly) through their victory. One of them has also been made a minister in the government of Nagaland, that is, for the first time the people of the state have also got a woman minister.”

He also mentioned the women members of India’s National Disaster Response Force, which was sent to Turkey for relief and rehabilitation after a devastating earthquake that killed several thousands.

“India has also deployed a women-only platoon in the peacekeeping force under the UN mission,” Modi said.

He also referred to Group Captain Shalija Dhami, the first woman Air Force officer to get a Command Appointment in a Combat Unit.

Modi also mentioned Captain Shiva Chauhan of the Indian Army, the first woman officer to get a posting at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield.

The prime minister also stressed on the importance of organ donation and solar energy in his broadcast.

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