Recent Events in Gujarat Have Pained the Nation, Says PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the entire nation has been pained by the recent violence in Gujarat following the reservation agitation.

Following are the highlights of his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme:

• PM begins 'Mann ki Baat', says he he glad to interact with the people once again.
• Jan Dhan Yojana has completed one year. We achieved so much in remarkable time. Congratulate all officials and teams working on it
• 17.74 lakh bank accounts opened by poor under Jan Dhan Yojana and Rs 22,000 crore deposited in them
• The events of Gujarat have anguished the nation. People will feel shocked if this happens in land of Gandhi and Sardar Patel
• In a very short time, people in Gujarat were able to control the violence that cropped up a few days back
• Peace has again prevailed in Gujarat
• I am happy to go to Bodh Gaya for a Buddhist conference
• It is a matter of immense pleasure that I am getting an opportunity to visit Bodh Gaya in the company of Buddhist scholars
• Every voice is important but the voice of the farmer is extremely significant
• Government is open to any suggestion in the interest of farmers
• Every voice is important to me but farmers voice is special to me
• There are many rumors being spread about Land Acquisition Bill, farmers have been scared. We do not want that
• Ready to amend land acquisition act to benefit farmers, who were subjected to misinformation leading to a lot of apprehension in their minds
• Had the opportunity to meet scientists a few days ago. Our scientists are doing phenomenal work
• The way some of our young scientists were speaking made me very happy. Urge all youngsters to take interest in science
• I pay my tributes to all the war heroes of 1965 war
• Tomorrow the land bill will lapse and I have agreed to it. Due to the problems the ordinances also have been affected
• Government not to promulgate land ordinance, but to include 13 points to reform the land acquisition law to benefit farmers
• For us, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" is not a mere slogan, but it is a Mantra for us for the welfare of villages, farmer and poor
• This is a time of festivals. Lets link them with cleanliness and continue working towards a clean India
• I meet a lot of youth who are cycling regularly. This is good for the health and the environment
• Want to congratulate the Maharashtra Government. After a long time the issue of the Indu Mill land was resolved
• Now the house where Dr Ambedkar stayed in London has been taken by the Government. I congratulate Maha Government