Surat: The city is set to host the country's largest celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 100th "Mann Ki Baat" program on Sunday, April 30. Rashtriya Sena President Vinod Jain provided details about the event, which will take place at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium in Surat. Approximately 10,000 people are expected to attend, making it the largest "Mann Ki Baat" program in not only Gujarat but also India.
Several notable personalities, including State President CR Patil, Hindustan Samachar President Arvind Mardikar, Nepal's Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi, renowned Bollywood lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir, and vegetarian bodybuilder Bharat Singh Walia, will be present at the event. The program will feature cultural and intellectual presentations from 9 am to 11 am, followed by the "Mann Ki Baat" broadcast from 11 am to 11:30 am.
Vinod Jain further explained that first-time voters for the upcoming 2024 elections will be specially honored at the event. The celebration aims to raise awareness about the importance of voting and encourage nation-building spirit among attendees.
To create a "Little India" atmosphere, participants from various regions of the state will attend the event in traditional attire representing their respective cultures. This diverse gathering will collectively listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 100th "Mann Ki Baat" address.
