Senate Resolution No. 813

BY: Senator THOMAS

        CONGRATULATING "Mann Ki Baat" upon the occasion of
        celebrating its 100th edition on April 30, 2023

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body to recognize
illustrious broadcasts which connect their viewers to the power and  joy
of   culture   and   government,   and   have  positively  impacted  and
substantially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate "Mann Ki Baat" upon the occasion of celebrating  its  100th
edition;  this  milestone  show  will  be broadcast on Sunday, April 30,
2023; and

  WHEREAS, A monthly Indian radio  program  hosted  by  The  Honorable
Prime  Minister  of  India,  Shri Narendra Modi, "Mann Ki Baat" has been
broadcast on All India Radio, DD National, and DD  News  for  more  than
eight years; and

  WHEREAS,  "Mann  Ki  Baat"  has  served as a unique platform for the
Prime Minister to directly address the people  of  India  and  listeners
across  the  world,  including the Indian-American community in New York
State, and share his thoughts and ideas on various  issues  of  national
and international importance; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  this vital broadcast has become an effective
means of communication between the Government and the people of India to
promote good governance and thereby deepen democracy; and

  WHEREAS, The remarkable success of "Mann Ki Baat" is  due  in  large
part  to  the steadfast and unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent  of  this  Legislative  Body  to  publicly
recognize  and  honor  milestones in the history of radio and television
productions both large and  small  in  this  great  Empire  State;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate "Mann Ki Baat" upon the occasion of celebrating  its  100th
edition  on  April  30,  2023,  and to offer best wishes to its team for
continued success in all their future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, "Maan Ki Baat".