Lucknow, 29

March (HS): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday

listened to the popular programme 'Mann Ki Baat' addressed by Prime Minister

Narendra Modi along with public representatives and dignitaries at his camp

office in Lucknow.

The Deputy

Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat program

has become a powerful medium of inspiration, guidance, and encouragement for

the countrymen. Through this program, the Prime Minister's thoughts instill new

energy, self-confidence, and a sense of pride within every citizen of the

nation. He said that the Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat program is a

wonderful public communication that strengthens the spirit of nation-building.

He said

that the Prime Minister's balanced, clear, and reassuring approach to the

current global situation and the challenges posed by the energy sector

demonstrates that India is vigilant, capable, and determined in every

situation. The Prime Minister's call for citizens to remain vigilant, stay away

from rumors, and maintain a united and restrained behavior is a vital guidance

for every citizen.

Citing

various inspiring examples presented by the Prime Minister in Mann Ki

Baat, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Guinness World Record set

by planting more than 251,000 saplings in a single hour in Varanasi is a matter

of great pride and honor for Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister's One Tree

in the Name of Mother campaign is transforming environmental protection

into a mass movement, in which the active participation of students, soldiers,

and voluntary organizations is commendable.

He said

that through the Gyan Bharatam initiative, International Yoga Day,

and other public welfare initiatives, the Prime Minister has provided positive

direction to society. Furthermore, community-level efforts across the country

to address the water crisis—such as the revival of ponds, rainwater harvesting,

and the construction of thousands of lakes under the Amrit Sarovar

campaign—are powerful examples of public participation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi