Modi Thankful for Historic Voter Turnout in 2024 Elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude towards citizens for their faith in the Constitution during the 2024 general elections. He praised the Election Commission's efforts and highlighted initiatives like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.' Modi also paid tribute to tribal freedom fighters and encouraged Indian athletes for the Paris Olympics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed profound gratitude towards the people for their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic process, reflected in their participation in the 2024 general elections.

In his first Mann Ki Baat radio address since the elections, Modi highlighted the scale of the election, noting its enormity as the world's largest, with over 65 crore voters participating. He extended his congratulations to the Election Commission and all those involved in the electoral process.

The prime minister also spotlighted the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, launched on World Environment Day, which encourages tree planting. Additionally, he paid homage to tribal freedom fighters Veer Sidhu and Kanhu for their roles in the Santhal uprising against British rule in 1855.

Turning to sports, Modi cheered on Indian athletes set to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics, noting their significant participation in over 900 international competitions. He urged the nation to support the athletes using the 'cheer4Bharat' hashtag.

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