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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi began his 52nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27th January2019 with paying tribute to Lingayat Seer Shivakumara Swamiji,said the religious leader contributed immensly to the society via educational institutions, hospitals, etc. Shri Modi said “On the 21st of this month, our Country received very sad news. Dr. Shri Shri Shri Shiva Kumar Swamiji of District Tumukur, Karnataka was no more. ShivaKumar Swamiji dedicated his entire life to Social Service. Lord Basaveshwar has taught us, “Kayakave Kailas”” meaning discahrging one’s duties with due dilligence and persevereance is akin to being in the abode of Lord Shiva ie Kailasha Dham. ShivaKumar Swamiji was a true follower of this tenet … during his life spanning a hundred and eleven years, he strived tirelessly towards the social, educational and economic upliftment of thousands of people . He was renowned to be a masterly scholar of languages such as English, Sanskrit and Kannada. He was a social reformer. He dedicated his life in ensuring that food, shelter, education and spiritual knowledge reached out to people. The welfare of farmers was a priority in his life. The Siddhganga Mutt regularily used to organise cattle and agricultural fairs. I have had the fortunate opportunity to be blessed by Swamiji, many a time. In the year 2007 on the occasion of the Centenary celebration of Sri Sri Sri Shivakumar Swamiji our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam had paid a visit to Tumukur. On this occasion Prime Minister recited Dr. Kalam’s poem ‘Giving is Happiness’ dedicated to revered Swamiji.
Dr. Kalam Saheb’s poem potrays the life of Shri Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji and the mission of the Siddhganga Mutt beautifully. Once again, I pay tribute to this great man.
PM Modi wishes students, parents and teachers luck for exams. He added, Space technology is being deployed in every aspect of development, such as housing scheme, farming, communication, etc. All the space projects launched recently were started in last four years. Today, our space programme is powered by several young scientists. We must take pride in the fact that the satellites developed by our students are reaching the space today. On 24 January Kalam SAT, created by our students, was launched. Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi remembered Vikram Sarabhai, gave him credit for India’s space programme. The PM encouraged people from across the country to visit places associated with India’s historic bravehearts and artists, including Subash Chandra Bose, BR Ambedkar and Rabindra Nath Tagore.
On this episode PM Modi rememberd Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. He said “For many years it was being demanded that the files related to Netaji be made public and I am happy that we fulfilled this demand.” PM Modi requested first time voters to understand the importance of vote and treat it like a responsibility.
He praised Election Commission, security forces and every one else involved in the electoral process of ensuring free and fair polls across India.
He said that every voter should practice their right to vote and feel proud of Election Commission. PM also Modi wished the nation of National Voters’ Day, celebrated on the day of foundation of Election Commission.