Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation through the Mann Ki Baat program on radio today. This is the 25th and overall 78th episode of this program Modi Sarkar 2.0. In the program, he talked to the people of a village in Betul, Madhya Pradesh. The people of the village told him that confusion is being spread about the vaccine in our place. It is being said that it is causing death.
Responding to them, the Prime Minister said that confusion over the vaccine should not be allowed to spread. I have taken both doses of the vaccine. My mother got both doses of the vaccine at the age of 100. There is no truth in the illusion that has been spread in your village. More than 200 million people in our country have taken the vaccine. nothing of the sort. Get your vaccine too. And inspire others too.
Modi said that if we are talking about Tokyo Olympics, then who can forget a great athlete like Milkha Singh Ji. A few days ago, Corona took them away from us. When he was in the hospital, I had the opportunity to talk to him. While talking to him, I urged him. I said that you represented India in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, so this time when our players are going to Tokyo for the Olympics, you have to boost the morale of our athletes, inspire them with your message.
Remembering Milkha Singh, the Prime Minister said that he was so dedicated and passionate about the game that even in illness he immediately agreed to it, but unfortunately destiny had something else in mind. I still remember that he came to Surat in 2014. We inaugurated a night marathon. I was also very inspired by the gossip that he had at that time, the talk about sports. We all know that Milkha Singh Ji's entire family has been dedicated to sports, making India proud.
Modi further said that when talent, dedication, determination, and sportsmanship come together, then one becomes a champion. In our country, most of the players come from small cities, towns, villages. Our Olympic contingent going to Tokyo also includes many such players whose life inspires a lot.
Modi also encouraged the players to go to Tokyo. He said that all the players have their own struggle, years of hard work. They are going not only for themselves but for the country. These players also have to increase the pride of India and win the hearts of the people and therefore my countrymen, I want to advise you too, we should not put pressure on these players knowingly or unknowingly, but with an open mind. To give, to increase the enthusiasm of every player.
He further said that on social media you can wish these players of yours with #Cheer4India. If you want to do something more innovative, then definitely do that too. If you have any idea what the country should do together for our players, then you will definitely send it to me. Together we will support our players going to Tokyo – Cheer for India.
