100th Episode Of 'Mann Ki Baat To Be Broadcast Live In UN Headquarters

In a “historic moment”, the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat' will be broadcast live at the United Nations headquarters.

“Get ready for a historic moment as the 100th episode of PM Modi's "Mann Ki Baat" is set to go live on April 30th in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at @UN HQ!” the Permanent Mission of India to the UN said in a tweet.

The 100th episode of PM Modi's monthly radio address will air at 11 am IST on April 30, which will be 1:30 am Sunday in New York.

The live broadcast of the programme in the early hours of Sunday in the UN headquarters will be historic and unprecedented. It will be aired in the UN's Trusteeship Council Chamber.

“#MannKiBaat has become a monthly national tradition, inspiring millions to participate in India's developmental journey,” the Permanent Mission said.

“As #MannKiBaat goes global with a live broadcast at UN Headquarters, let's take a moment to appreciate the impact it has had in promoting inclusivity and public participation,” the Mission said in another tweet, accompanied by a special video on the radio programme.

The Consulate General of India in New York, along with community organisation Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-NE and others, is also organising the broadcast of the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' for members of the Indian-American and diaspora community in New Jersey during a special event at 1:30 am Sunday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was on an official visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, is expected to attend the community event.

“Don't miss #MannKiBaatAt100 at 0130 hrs EST on April 30th, 2023! Let us celebrate the landmark 100th episode of #MannKiBaat as Hon'ble @PMOIndia connects with Indians, Indian diaspora and listeners across the world,” the Consulate said in a tweet.

“Join us and countless others in India & across the world for the landmark 100th episode of #MannKiBaat. Watch and listen at 0130 hrs EST on April 30th, 2023,” the Consulate said.

In the ‘Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast hosted by Prime Minister Modi, he addresses the people of the country on different issues.

It was first aired on October 3, 2014, and is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month at 11 am on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network. The 100th episode of the 30-minute programme will be aired on April 30.

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