‘Chhath Puja is example of India’s social unity’: PM Modi exte ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. PM Modi extended wishes to people on the occasion of ‘Chhath Puja’, and said the festival is an example of inclusivity. He said that countrymen wrote to him in response to his letter on celebration of festivals in the country.
“All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are busy with Chhath Puja. Mahaparva of Chhath is a reflection of the deep unity between culture, nature, and society. Every section of society comes together at the Chhath ghats. This sight is the most beautiful example of India’s social unity. On this occasion of festivals, I had written a letter to all of you sharing my feelings. In the letter, I mentioned the achievements of the country that have made this year’s festivals even more vibrant. In response to my letter, I have received messages from many citizens of the country…” the PM said in his monthly radio broadcast programme.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2025 “Operation Sindoor’ has truly filled every Indian with pride. This year, lamps of happiness were lit even in areas where the darkness of Maoist terror once loomed… There is great enthusiasm among people about the ‘GST Bachat Utsav’,” the Prime Minister said.
PM @narendramodi extends Chhath Mahaparv greetings, saying the festival reflects the deep unity of culture, nature and society. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/6jhIMdJI0H
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 26, 2025 In his last address, the Prime Minister had said that the government is working to get Chhath Puja listed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. He said the famous local festival of the state of Bihar, is now becoming global.
Remembering the contribution of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the making of India, PM Modi appealed to the citizens to participate in ‘Run for Unity’ programme on the occasion of his birth anniversary on October 31.
PM Modi highlights enhance Mangroves in country
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on planting mangroves and how it has grown rapidly in the country. “Five years ago, the Forest Department teams of Gujarat started planting mangroves near Dholera near Ahmedabad, and today, mangroves have spread over 3,500 hectares on the Dholera coast. The effect of these mangroves is visible throughout the area today.”
He said that the number of dolphins in the ecosystem has risen here. Apart from it, crabs and other aquatic creatures have also increased in number, compared to earlier.
Gujarat's mangrove revolution has brought dolphins back! #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/XcMHqqZC3s
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 26, 2025 “Migratory birds are also coming here in large numbers now. A ‘Mangrove Learning Centre’ has also been set up in Kutch, Gujarat…” he mentioned.
The Prime Minister said just as there are forests in the mountains and plains, which bind the soil together, mangroves have a similar importance on the seashores.
Indian breed of dogs
PM Modi mentioned that five years back, he had discussed Indian breeds of dogs in Mann Ki Baat programme. Expressing joy, he said that BSF and CRPF have increased the number of Indian breed dogs in their contingents.
“BSF’s National Training Centre for dogs is located in Tekanpur, Gwalior. Here, special focus is being accorded to the Rampur Hound from Uttar Pradesh and the Mudhol Hound from Karnataka and Maharashtra. At the CRPF’s Dog Breeding and Training School in Bengaluru, Indian breeds such as Mongrels, Mudhol Hounds, Kombai, and Pandikona are being trained,” he added.
He called the bravery of one such dog names Riya, and said, “Last year in Lucknow a dog named Riya caught everyone’s attention at All India Police Duty Meet. It is a Mudhol Hound trained by BSF. Riya won the first prize there, leaving behind several foreign breeds. Our indigenous dogs have also displayed amazing courage. Last year, during a patrol in a Maoist-affected area of Chhattisgarh, an indigenous dog of CRPF detected 8 kilograms of explosives. I congratulate BSF and CRPF for the efforts they have made in this direction.”
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