In New Delhi [India], Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited countrymen to tune in to his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat', which will resume on Sunday (June 30) at 11 am.

"I invite you all to tune in to this month's #MannKiBaat at 11am. Glad to be back on this medium, highlighting collective efforts for social good," the Prime Minister posted on X.

Mann Ki Baat is Prime Minister Modi's monthly radio show where he discusses important national issues with the citizens of India.

The program airs on the last Sunday of every month.

Prime Minister Modi's monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast was last aired on February 25, after which it was suspended due to the Lok Sabha elections.

"Mann Ki Baat will not be aired for the next three months in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections," Prime Minister Modi said on the 110th edition of the programme.

Earlier on June 18, Prime Minister Modi announced that Mann Ki Baat will resume on June 30. He also asked people to share their ideas and input for his radio broadcast on the MyGov Open Forum, the NaMo app, or by recording a message at 6pm. 11 7800.

"Delighted to share that after a gap of a few months due to elections, #MannKiBaat is back! This month's show will be held on Sunday, June 30. I request you all to share your ideas and input for the same. Write on MyGov open forum, NaMo app or record your message at 1800 11 7800,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections were held from April 19 to June 1 in seven phases. Votes were counted and results declared on June 4, leading to the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Released on October 3, 2014, Mann Ki Baat aims to connect with various segments of Indian society including women, senior citizens and youth.

Besides 22 Indian languages ​​and 29 dialects, 'Mann Ki Baat' is broadcast in 11 foreign languages ​​including French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baloch, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari and Swahili. Mann Ki Baat is broadcast on more than 500 All India Radio centres.

A study conducted on the impact of 'Mann Ki Baat' on people's lives showed that more than 100 million people have tuned in to 'Mann Ki Baat' at least once. He speaks directly to the people, celebrates grassroots changemakers and people's achievements, and has influenced people to take positive action.