
Mann ki Baat: Congratulate people for reposing faith in Constitution, democratic systems: PM Modi
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 30 said people had reposed their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic system of the country by their participation in the 2024 general elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 30 said people had reposed their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic system of the country by their participation in the 2024 general elections.
The Prime Minister made the remarks in his Mann Ki Baat radio address, the first after the polls. The radio broadcast had had taken a break in February ahead of the general elections. "Today, I thank the countrymen for reposing their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic system of the country," Mr. Modi said.
He said the 2024 election was the biggest election in the world.
"Such a big election has never taken place in any country in the world. More than 65 crore people voted in the election," the Prime Minister said.
He congratulated the Election Commission and every person associated with the election process.
During the radio address, the Prime Minister spoke of initiatives such as 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' launched on the World Environment Day to plant trees.
"I am glad to see people inspiring others by sharing their pictures of their mothers," Mr. Modi said.

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