June 28, 2015 :: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to share a #SelfieWithDaughter to promote the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address on Sunday.
In the ninth edition of his ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme on Sunday, PM Modi said: “In Haryana, a village Sarpanch initiated a #SelfieWithDaughter initiative… I urge all of you, share selfies with your daughters with the hashtag #SelfieWithDaughter. Also share a tagline that will encourage ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’.”
Modi also expressed his gratitude over the International Yoga Day celebrations, noting that the event was observed across the world.
“The rays of the sun were welcomed by yoga all over the world on Yoga Day on June 21. On June 21, when I saw glimpses of UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon doing yoga the UN headquarters, I felt very happy. I am also happy that the armed forces joined in the Yoga Day celebrations,” he said.
