PM Modi to Address Nation via Mann Ki Baat Today at 11 AM
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes to the airwaves again this Sunday morning — his monthly Mann Ki Baat (conversation with the heart) address scheduled for 11 AM on 25 October 2026, reaching millions of citizens across India through public radio. The Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh flagged the broadcast on X, reminding residents of the state to tune in.
A Programme Built on Direct Reach
Mann Ki Baat first went on air on 3 October 2014, weeks after Modi took office as Prime Minister. The concept was straightforward and deliberate: bypass intermediaries and speak directly to ordinary Indians through All India Radio, the country's most widely accessible broadcast network. Over a decade later, the programme has held its monthly rhythm without interruption.
Each episode typically weaves together themes of governance, social campaigns, citizen achievements, and cultural milestones. The format is conversational — Modi narrates, cites letters and messages from citizens, and spotlights grassroots stories that rarely surface in headline news cycles.
Why State Offices Amplify the Signal
The Chhattisgarh CMO's post is a small but telling detail. State government accounts routinely relay Mann Ki Baat announcements as part of coordinated public information outreach — ensuring the broadcast reaches audiences beyond those already following the Prime Minister's own channels. For a landlocked, linguistically diverse state like Chhattisgarh, where radio still commands significant reach in rural and forested districts, that amplification is practical, not merely ceremonial.
The episode airs today at 11 AM IST. What themes Modi chooses to address — from welfare schemes to national campaigns to citizen spotlights — will become clear once the broadcast begins.