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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through year's final edition of radio program Mann Ki Baat.

PM Modi Addresses Year's Final Edition Of Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi Announces Lucky Draw Schemes For Digital Payments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced lucky draw schemes for people who use digital payment methods including e-banking, mobile banking and e-wallets.

In his monthly radio address to the nation 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi on the occasion of Christmas said 15,000 people who use digital payment modes will be given a reward of Rs 1,000 each by a lucky draw. This amount will be transferred to their accounts.

"This scheme will last for 100 days (from Sunday). As such lakhs of people will get crores of rupees," PM Modi said.



The Prime Minister said there will be one big draw every week with winning price in lakhs. "On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti -- April 14 2017 -- we will be conducting a bumper draw in which the winning price will be in crores."

PM Modi Greets Nation On Christmas On Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the nation on Christmas and said it was a day of service and compassion.

"I wish you all a Merry Christmas. It is the day when people should serve with compassion," PM Modi said in his monthly radio addres 'Mann Ki Baat'.



PM Modi said Jesus not only did serve the poor but he "has also appreciated the service done by poor, this is real empowerment".

PM Modi Thanks People For Enduring Demonetisation Pain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked people for enduring the "pain" caused by the government's November 8 decision to spike 500 and 1,000 rupee notes that has caused an unprecedented cash crunch across the country.

"I congratulate people for not only enduring pain but also for giving appropriate answers to those who were trying to mislead them," Modi said in his monthly radio address to the nation 'Mann Ki Baat'.

The Prime Minister said people faced hardships and inconvenience but "answered back those who publicly tried to mislead them".
The move to recall 86 per cent of the total currency in circulation was ostensibly aimed at to curb corruption and black money in the country.

However, it has led to people in large number queuing up to withdraw or deposit cash in overcrowded banks and ATMs.

Government Wanted To Debate Parties' Funding In Parliament: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he wanted a debate in Parliament on donations being given to political parties but it could not take place.

Speaking in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said: "I wish there was a discussion in Parliament on funding for political parties."He added that rumours were being spread on funding for political parties."Law is the same for everyone, whether it is individual, organisation or a party," he said.

The Prime Minister, however, added that amid the disruptions, something good also happened, and thanked the members of Parliament for passage of the disability bill.

"This time Parliament session was the reason of people's dismay. People expressed anger against the disruption, so did the President and Vice-President," said the Prime Minister.

"The disability bill was passed and for that I thank all MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on behalf of the Divyangs (disabled)," he added.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, was passed in Parliament in the winter session.

Highlights of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address:

11.36 am: May 2017 be a fulfilling year for everyone. I wish all citizens a very Happy New Year: PM Narendra Modi.

11.32 am: After 15 years our Junior Hockey has won the world cup, I congratulate all the young players: PM Modi.



11.31 am: Our sportsmen and sportswomen have made us proud: PM Modi.

11.30 am: Performance of Indian cricket team has been phenomenal this year, congratulate the team for b