Addressing his eleventh Mann ki Baat programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi wished the people a happy Onam.
He also wished the women of the nation a very happy Raksha Bandhan.
Modi spoke about the financial plans and schemes launched by his government. He congratulated the people for opening bank accounts under the Jan Dhan Yojana, which till now has gathered more than Rs. 22 crores this year.
"I got to know about Sufi traditions in the last few days. I felt very good. Whatever religion one follows, one should get to know about Sufism," Modi said.
He also talked about his invitation to visit Buddhist sites.
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