Akashvani had become a medium to connect the society and give respect to the faith of India: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Yogi participated in the program organized on the 89th foundation day of Akashvani Lucknow
CM honored Padma Award winning personalities and senior public service broadcasters of Akashvani
Chief Minister narrated school anecdotes, said- We were told that if you want to purify the language, then listen to Akashvani
Lucknow, 02 April: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday at the 89th foundation day celebration of Akashvani Lucknow that Akashvani has witnessed the biggest cultural movement after independence, the construction of Shri Ram Temple, and also broadcast it live. Akashvani provides authentic and unbiased news with purity of language. There is no yellow journalism in it. Paying tribute to the glorious traditions of Akashvani 88 years, he expressed happiness that on Akashvani foundation day, all the old guard and other dignitaries associated with the organization in various capacities were honored.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the felicitation ceremony and cultural evening organized on the 89th foundation day of Akashvani Lucknow. Present on the occasion were Prasarani Chief Executive Officer Gaurav Dwivedi and Director General Rajiv Kumar Jain, Akashvani Center Head S. Pandey, and Chief Minister’s Advisor Awanish Awasthi.
Extending his best wishes on Akashvani Lucknow’s 89th foundation day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Akashvani Center in Lucknow has completed a glorious journey of 88 years. Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the then Chief Minister of United Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the center on April 2, 1938, and today, on the center’s 89th foundation day, he remembers him.
Referring to the responsibility being performed by Akashvani towards the country and society, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in the freedom struggle, Akashvani worked for the benefit of the country and society. Akashvani used to start its programmes in the morning with a melodious tune and Vande Mataram was sung, but when Maulana Johar Ali of the Congress party opposed the singing of Vande Mataram, the Congress also protested. Akashvani played a leading role in the Quit India Movement and strengthened its role even after independence. Akashvani witnessed and broadcast live the biggest cultural movement after independence, the Shri Ram Temple movement. Now every citizen of the country is visiting the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, history has reached great heights.
He said that, embracing the motto of “Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya,” Akashvani Lucknow has, for decades, not only delivered authentic information to the masses but has also played a vital role in preserving and nurturing our rich folk culture, art, and national consciousness.
Praising Akashvani’s programs, he said that as children, Akashvani was the first voice we heard. Akashvani provided informative information on various subjects, including agriculture, folk art, folk language, folk culture, folk songs, and folk instruments. It reached villages where there were no footpaths or electricity. At that time, landlines were rare, let alone smart phones. Even during such times, Akashvani has never wavered in its commitment to the nation and society. The Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat” has been broadcast continuously since October 2014, and 132 episodes have been broadcast so far. In these episodes, the Prime Minister honors and shares information about people doing good work in various fields across the country.
He congratulated All India Radio for honoring eminent personalities from various fields, including literary figures, medical experts, and artists, at the ceremony today. The
Chief Minister elaborated on the distinctions of all the honorees, mentioning prominent figures like Dr. Vidya Bindu Singh, Malini Awasthi, Ram Saran Verma, Hriday Narayan Dixit, renowned artist and Padma Shri Anil Rastogi, and Pandit Yagya Dutt Pandit, among others.
He expressed his happiness that All India Radio management had invited 98-year-old Yagyadutt Pandit. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “We have been listening to Pandit Yagyadutt’s voice since childhood. We pray that Yagyadutt Pandit not only completes his 100th birthday but also remains healthy in the future.”
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised All India Radio’s programs, saying that all programs are directly connected to the public.
Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal conducts the one-hour Janta Darshan on All India Radio.
Chief Minister Yogi urged Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi that Akashvani will move forward with the new vision of the dignitaries associated with this system.
Chief Minister extended his best wishes and congratulations to all the artists, speakers and broadcasters associated with the last 88 years of Akashvani.
On this occasion, Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi honored Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while Akashvani Director General Rajiv Kumar Jain honored Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharwal.