PM Narendra Modi Extends World Radio Day Greetings

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of World Radio Day and said "radio is a beautiful means of communication".

"On World Radio Day greetings to radio lovers. Radio is a beautiful means of communication that has touched several lives through the years," PM Modi tweeted.

On World Radio Day greetings to radio lovers. Radio is a beautiful means of communication that has touched several lives through the years.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2016

"I salute the creativity and dedication of all those working with the world of the radio. Thank you for keeping us informed and entertained," he added.

I salute the creativity & dedication of all those working with the world of the radio. Thank you for keeping us informed& entertained.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2016

PM Modi also said that his "Mann Ki Baat", a radio programme experience has been special to him as it has deepened his bond with people.

My #MannKiBaat experience has been special. It has deepened my bond with people. You can find all episodes here. https://t.co/9c68ffNeUl

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2016

World Radio Day is observed every year on the February 13 to celebrate radio as a forum for entertainment and information, as a bridge of communication for remote communities and its role in empowering people.

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