PM Modi commemorates ‘Hul Diwas’ on ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his first ‘Mann ki Baat’ address after having been sworn in for the 3rd time. He thanked the people of the country for placing faith in his vision for the country.  “I told you in February that I would meet you again after the election results and today I am again present amongst you with Mann Ki Baat. Today I also thank the countrymen that they have reiterated their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic system of the country,” Modi said. 

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Modi also commemorated Hul Diwas on June 30th. "Today, June 30 is a very important day. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as Hul Diwas. This day is associated with the courage of Veer Sidhu and Kanhu who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers. They united thousands of Santhali companions and fought bravely with the British. This happened in 1855, that is, two years before India's first war of Independence in 1857,” Modi mentioned. The voting pattern of the tribal community will play a crucial factor in determining the result of the Jharkhand election which is scheduled to be held later this year. Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren who faced charges of corruption was earlier released on bail on the grounds that the charges against him are ambiguous.