Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi celebrates sporting breakthroughs, cultural heritage and citizens driving change

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi celebrated sporting breakthroughs, cultural heritage, and citizen-driven change in the 134th edition of his monthly radio program on May 31. He highlighted India’s progress in athletics, noting that the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi drew nearly 800 participants and produced four national records. He praised sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur for advancing India’s sprinting credentials, with Singh becoming the fastest Indian and the first to run 100 meters in under 10.1 seconds. Modi described their rivalry as a jugalbandi that spurred both athletes forward. The broadcast also urged heatwave precautions for the public and referenced regional beverages as part of India’s cultural wisdom, including aam panna and lassi, as part of summer resilience.