PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Digital Arrest Scam Alert & 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi talks about “digital arrests” on Mann ki Baat, says it has hit all sections of society, tells people to adopt “stop, think and act” mantra when faced with such a scam.

In his Mann ki Baat address on Sunday (October 27, 2024), PM Modi said probe agencies are working with states to tackle the issue but added that awareness is key to protect oneself from this crime.

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PM played a video to show how these criminals pose as probe agency officials to prey on people’s fear after gathering all information about their targets.

He said, “Beware of Digital Arrest frauds. No investigative agency will ever contact you by phone or video call for such an investigation.” PM asked people to call 1930 to connect with national cyber helpline or visit the portal and also inform police about such a crime.

They should record such conversations and also take screenshots, he said about the crime which is happening frequently.

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The PM also announced that his government will be celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of first Home Minister of the country Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and freedom fighter Birsa Munda and asked the countrymen to join the campaign.

Mr. Modi, while speaking during the 115th episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, said, “The government has decided to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of these great personalities at the national level. I would urge all of you to become a part of this campaign.”

PM Modi said both Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Birsa Munda were great men with different challenges but same vision.

“India has faced some challenges in every era. Today in Mann Ki Baat, I will discuss two such great heroes who had courage and foresight. The country has decided to celebrate their 150th birth anniversary. Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary year will begin on October 31. After this, Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary year will begin on November 15. Both these great men had different challenges but their vision was the same, ‘Unity of the country’,” PM Modi said.

“If you ask me what the most memorable moments of my life have been, I remember many incidents, but there is one moment that is very special. That moment was when, on the 15th of November last year, I had gone to Ulihatu village in Jharkhand, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on his birth anniversary,” he added.

In his address, PM also praised the impact Indian talent is making in the animation world.

He said a creative wave is sweeping India. ‘Made in India’ and ‘Made by India’ is shining in animation world, he added.

PM said Indian animation characters like Chhota Bheem, Krishna and Motu Patlu are popular worldwide. Indian content and creativity is being liked globally, he added.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat is happening in every field, he said. We are exporting our defence products to 85 countries now.

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