Quote"Shri Narendra Modi addresses rally at Kasargod in Kerala"
Quote"I have come here with a message to serve you. We have seen their friendly fights now we want you to place your trust in us: Shri Modi"
Quote"Reason of Kerala decline is the friendly match between UDF and LDF: Shri Modi"
Quote"Congress is like a watermelon. It is green from outside and red from inside and Left carries red flag: Shri Modi"
Quote"There is lots Kerala can give to the world- things like herbal medicines. But sadly, it is exporting its skilled and intelligent youth: Shri Modi"
Quote"Same Kerala known for tourism is now heading towards being nursery of terrorism: Shri Modi"
Quote"Do PM, Kerala CM, Defence Minister have the courage to answer my questions on the killing of fishermen: Shri Modi"
Quote"What did Mr. AK Antony say in Parliament when our soldiers were killed? What you said made people in Pakistan happy: Shri Modi"
Quote"Delhi is more interested in Defence Deals and not Defence Power of the nation that explains the problems we are facing: Shri Modi"
Quote"This is God's Own Country but youth from Kerala are leaving the state. What is forcing them to do so: Shri Modi"

 

A deep concern for the people of Kerala – God’s own country – and the misrule the state has witnessed for several years, was shared by Shri Narendra Modi during his address at Kasargod in Kerala, on the afternoon of 8th April. Citing the ‘friendly match’ between the LDF and UDF parties that had ruined the State of its tremendous growth potential, Shri Modi urged the people to vote for the BJP and take a step ahead in restoring Kerala’s lost glory.

Expressing concern over the ruling government’s lack of foresightedness in tapping the potential of ‘God’s own country’, Shri Modi said that the reason for Kerala’s decline, despite its natural and cultural strength, was the friendly match between the UDF and LDF. He spoke of how these parties took turns to rule the state, make their own policies, while ignoring the doings of the other. This tactic, Shri Modi, said was a clear attempt at fooling the people, reigning over them and ruining the State. “The reason of Kerala’s decline is the friendly match between the UDF and the LDF. They have an unwritten agreement - UDF then LDF then UDF then LDF. Each is silent on the other and these games go on,” said Shri Modi.

The untapped coastal potential that could rightly serve the need of salt for the entire nation, as also its potency to export agricultural produce and herbal medicine, was rightly referred to by Shri Modi, who said that instead of exporting these and encashing the prospects, the State was ‘exporting intelligent minds’ (referring to the youth who had to go to other States in search of jobs). He also shared the concerns of those who worked in foreign lands, and questioned the Indian minister from Kerala (referring to Shri Shashi Tharoor, who is the Indian Minister of State for Human Resource Development) if these concerns of exploitation of the Kerala youth in foreign lands was duly being addressed or not?

The Centre’s insensitiveness in addressing the concerns of farmers, particularly towards the production of areca nut, was also duly raised by Shri Modi who spoke of how Gujarat had taken steps towards empowering these farmers. He also highlighted how Gujarat had adopted an inclusive approach for the development of the fishermen community, and this could be replicated for the betterment of the community in Kerala too.

Shri Modi condemned Kerala CM’s Shri Oommen Chandy’s remarks that Shri Modi’s concern for the fishermen reflected ‘cheap behaviour’, and affirmed that he will continue to show support for the interests of the fishermen community, come what may. Criticizing the lack of concern for the community on the part of the State and Central government, Shri Modi sought answers from the Kerala CM and the Centre, as to in which jail were the Italian marines who killed the fishermen of Kerala lodged.

Shri Modi also condemned the rising terrorist activities in Kerala, and said that instead of exploring the tourism and holistic healthcare prospects and thereby giving a boost to ‘God’s own country’, the State had now emerged as a ‘nursery for terrorism. He strongly disapproved of Defence Minister Shri A K Antony’s statement of terrorists in Pakistani uniform having killed Indian soldiers, and asked him if he was supposed to defend Pakistan or his motherland India, and urged him to take steps for India’s safety.

Shri Modi exposed the Congress’ custom of misleading the people by citing how many of their promises, including their fight against terrorism, got repeated in their Manifestos of 2004 and 2009, which clearly reflected their inconsideration towards the grave concerns of our country. Terming the Manifesto as ‘Dhokha Patra’, Shri Modi questioned the Central government why they did not take the lead to equip the Army with necessary ammunition, despite the fact that the Army Chief had cited acute shortage of the same. “Congress is like a watermelon. It is green from outside and red from inside and the Left carries the red flag,” said Shri Modi.

He also raised many such concerns of the Navy and Air Forces, which had a direct impact on the security of India, and questioned Shri A K Antony as to why the Centre had been inactive towards the safety of every Indian. Delhi is more interested in Defence Deals and not Defence Power of the nation, and this explains the problems we are facing,” said Shri Modi.

Putting forth the BJP’s focus on easing the worries of Kerala, Shri Modi urged the people to vote for BJP and end the misrule of the LDF and the UDF.

Shri Modi thanked the people for turning out in large numbers for the rally and extended Vishu wishes.

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Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.0, where Inner Peace becomes Global Policy: PM Modi
June 21, 2025
QuoteYoga has united the entire world: PM
QuoteYoga is for Everyone, Beyond Boundaries, Beyond Backgrounds, Beyond age or ability: PM
QuoteYoga leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world, It teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature: PM
QuoteYoga is a system that takes us from Me to We: PM
QuoteYoga is the pause button humanity needs, to breathe, to balance, to become whole again: PM
QuoteLet this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.0, where Inner Peace becomes Global Policy: PM

Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazir Ji, the popular Chief Minister of this state, my dear friend Chandrababu Naidu Garu, my colleagues in the Union Cabinet, K. Rammohan Naidu Ji, Prataprao Jadhav Ji, Chandrashekhar Ji, Bhupati Raju Srinivas Verma Ji, the state's Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Garu, other dignitaries and my dear brothers and sisters! Namaskar to all of you!

Best wishes to everyone in the country and across the world on International Yoga Day. Today, for the 11th time, the whole world is doing yoga together on 21 June. Yoga simply means to connect and it is wonderful to see how yoga has connected the whole world. When I look back at the journey of yoga over the past decade, I remember many things. The day when India proposed in the United Nations that 21 June be recognised as International Yoga Day and then in the shortest time 175 countries of the world stood with our proposal. Such solidarity and support are not a common occurrence in today's world. This was not just support for a proposal, it was a collective effort of the world for the good of humanity. Today, after 11 years, we see that yoga has become a part of the lifestyle of millions of people around the world. I feel proud when I see that our Divyang friends read Yoga Shastras in Braille, scientists do yoga in space, young friends in villages participate in Yoga Olympiad. Look here, a very wonderful yoga program is going on in all the Navy ships. Be it the steps of the Sydney Opera House, or the peak of Everest, or the expanse of the ocean, the message everywhere is the same – Yoga belongs to all, and is for all. Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, beyond backgrounds, beyond age or ability.

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Friends,

Today I am happy that we all are in Visakhapatnam. This city is a confluence of both nature and progress. The people here have organised this event so well. I congratulate Chandrababu Naidu Garu and Pawan Kalyan Garu, under your leadership Andhra Pradesh took a great initiative of YogAndhra Abhiyan. I would also like to specially praise the efforts of Nara Lokesh Garu. How should be the social celebration of yoga, how should every section of the society be connected, he has shown this in the YogAndhra campaign of the last one and a half months, and for this brother Lokesh deserves many congratulations. And I would also like to tell my countrymen that the work done by Lokesh brother should be seen as an example of how such opportunities can be taken deeply to the social level.

Friends,

I have been told that more than two crore people are associated with the YogAndhra campaign. This is the spirit of public participation which is the main basis of developed India. When the public itself comes forward and takes up a campaign, owns a goal, then no one can stop us from achieving that goal. This good will of the people and your efforts are visible everywhere in this event.

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Friends,

The theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’. This theme reflects a deep truth. The health of every entity on Earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that grows our food, on the rivers that give us water, on the health of the animals that share our eco-systems, on the plants that nourish us. Yoga awakens us to this inter-connected-ness. Yoga leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world. It teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature. Initially we learn to take good care of our own health and wellness. Gradually, our care and concern extend to our environment, society and planet. Yoga is a great personal discipline. At the same time, it is a system that takes us from Me to We.

Friends,

This sentiment of ‘Me to We’ is the essence of the soul of India. When a person thinks about the society above his own interests, only then the entire humanity is benefited. Indian culture teaches us, सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, that is, the welfare of all is my duty. This journey from ‘Me’ to ‘We’ is the basis of service, dedication and co-existence. This thinking promotes social harmony.

Friends,

Unfortunately, today the entire world is going through some kind of tension. Unrest and instability are increasing in many areas. In such a situation, yoga gives us direction to peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe to balance to become whole gain.

I would like to make a request to the world community on this important occasion. Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.O, where Inner Peace becomes Global Policy. Where yoga is not just a personal practice but becomes a medium of global partnership. Where every country, every society makes yoga a part of lifestyle and public policy. Where we together give impetus to a peaceful, balanced and sustainable world. Where yoga takes the world from conflict to cooperation and from tension to solution.

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Friends,

To spread yoga in the world, India is further strengthening the science of yoga through modern research. Major medical institutions of the country are engaged in research on yoga. It is our endeavour to ensure that the scientific nature of yoga finds a place in the modern medical system. We are also encouraging evidence-based therapy in the field of yoga in the country's medical and research institutions. AIIMS, Delhi has also done very good work in this direction. AIIMS research has revealed that yoga plays an important role in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders and in women's health and mental well-being.

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Friends,

The mantra of yoga and wellness is also being promoted through the National Ayush Mission. Digital technology has also played a big role in this. Through the Yoga Portal and YogAndhra Portal, more than 10 lakh events have been registered across the country. Today, events are being organised at so many places in every corner of the country. This also shows how much the scope of yoga is expanding.

Friends,

We all know that today the mantra of Heal in India is also becoming very popular in the world. India is becoming the best destination for healing for the world. Yoga also has a big role in this. I am happy that a Common Yoga Protocol has been created for yoga. More than 6.5 lakh trained volunteers of Yoga Certification Board, 10-day yoga module in about 130 recognized institutes and medical colleges, many such efforts are creating a holistic ecosystem. Trained yoga teachers are being deployed in our Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country. Special e-AYUSH visas are being given so that people from all over the world can benefit from this wellness ecosystem of India.

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Friends,

Today on Yoga Day, I would like to draw everyone's attention towards obesity once again. Increasing obesity is a big challenge for the whole world. I had also discussed this in detail in Mann Ki Baat programme. For this, I had also started a challenge to reduce 10 percent oil in our food. I once again appeal to the countrymen and people across the world to join this challenge. We need to spread awareness on how we can reduce oil consumption in our food by at least 10 percent. Reducing oil consumption, avoiding unhealthy diet and doing yoga is the key to better fitness.

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Friends,

Let us together make Yoga a mass movement. A movement that takes the world towards peace, health and harmony. Where every person starts the day with yoga and finds balance in life. Where every society is connected to yoga and is free from stress. Where yoga becomes a medium to bind humanity together. And where 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' becomes a global resolution. Once again, while congratulating the leadership of Andhra, congratulating the people of Andhra and congratulating the yoga practitioners and yoga lovers spread across the world, I wish you all a very Happy International Yoga Day. Thank you!