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A new 5 pound coin to commemorate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali. Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors' coin was designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India's national flower, alongside one of Gandhi's most famous quotes -- "My life is my message". Building on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India, it is the first time that Gandhi has been commemorated on an official UK coin with the final design chosen by Sunak, who is the Master of the Mint. "This coin is a fitting tribute to an influential leader who inspired millions of people around the world," he said. "As a practicing Hindu, I am proud to unveil this coin during Diwali. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the movement for Indian independence and it is fantastic to have a UK coin commemorating his remarkable life for the first time." The coin, which goes on sale, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes 1g and 5g gold bars in henna-style packaging, and the UK's first gold bar depicting Lakshmi -- the Hindu Goddess of wealth. The 20g gold Lakshmi bar was designed in partnership with the Hindu community in South Wales, where the Royal Mint is based. The Mint will join the celebrations at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Cardiff, where worshippers will offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha for the coming year. Chief Customer Officer for The Royal Mint, Nicola Howell, said: "As we approach Diwali celebrations, we are delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India." The announcement comes as India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence this year. Last year, the Chancellor commissioned the new "Diversity Built Britain" 50p coin following discussion with the 'We Too Built Britain' campaign, which works for fair representation of minority communities' contributions across all walks of life. Around 10 million of the coins, which recognise and celebrate Britain's diverse history, went into circulation in October 2020. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/three-indian-teens-shortlisted-for-international-childrens-peace-prize/articleshow/87523376.cms">Three Indian teens shortlisted for International Children's Peace Prize</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/who-approves-bharat-biotechs-covaxin-for-emergency-use/articleshow/87510108.cms">WHO approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use after a long wait</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indian-government-cut-duties-on-petrol-and-diesel-and-other-bjp-states-follow-suit/articleshow/87515906.cms">Indian government cut duties on petrol and diesel and other BJP states follow suit</a>

Britain's five-pound Diwali coin has Mahatma Gandhi's quote and a lotus

Mahatma Gandhi, India's non-violent freedom crusader, has inspired art and culture like no other. As the world celebrates 150th birth anniversary, here are some of his famous quotes: "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." “Seven social sins: politics without principles, wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice." “I regard myself as a soldier, though a soldier of peace.“ “Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.” “Ours is not a drive for power, but purely a non-violent fight for India’s independence. “I believe that in the history of the world, there has not been a more genuinely democratic struggle for freedom than ours.” “In the democracy which I have envisaged, a democracy established by non- violence, there will be equal freedom for all.” “Everybody will be his own master. It is to join a struggle for such a democracy that I invite you today. Once you realize this you will forget the differences between the Hindus and Muslims, and think of yourselves as Indians only, engaged in the common struggle for independence”. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

Famous quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

As you step into another fresh day, the first thoughts set the stage for what's its going to be like for you in the next few hours. If you are already sulking, its likely you are going to have an unpleasant day. But if you have woken up feeling full of life, chances are you will light up others' day along with yours. But it's important <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/A-glaring-misconception-about-life-could-be-keeping-us-from-achieving-long-lasting-happiness/articleshow/48205863.cms">you feel encouraged and stay happy every moment </a>to be able to do that. And what better way could be there than to kick-start your morning routine by reading <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/101-Inspirational-Quotes-From-Super-Successful-People/articleshow/40375451.cms">some precious word</a>s said by some of the legendary people <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/harvard-scientist-explains-coffee-2015-11?IR=T">as you take your first sip of coffee</a>. Our advice: 
 
Read them. 
 
Reread them. 
 
Meditate on them. 
 
Think about them. 
 
Keep on thinking about them. 
 
Because they reveal the true depth of these great men and women. And in this positivity lies the key to your happiness, only if you follow what they say. 
 
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<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right click-to-enlarge"><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Wikimedia commons" title_caption="Mahatma Gandhi." class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53f4ec936bb3f77917f7d18b-960/mahatma-gandhi-laughing.jpeg"></a>Wikimedia commonsMahatma Gandhi.</div></div>Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, in 1869.
He was assassinated in 1948. 
Though in school <a href="http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/225216/Mohandas-Karamchand-Gandhi" target="_blank">he was rated as only</a> "good at English, fair in Arithmetic and weak in Geography," he would go on to become a lawyer and spend twenty years in South Africa before returning to a still-colonial India. 
There he led the Indian independence movement, which culminated to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Independence_Act_1947" target="_blank">Indian Independence Act of 1947</a>. 
His philosophy of satyagraha - or mass nonviolent protest - would become a tool of oppressed people around the world, inspiring the likes of <a href="http://www.progressive.org/news/2013/07/182893/mandela-took-inspiration-gandhi" target="_blank">Nelson Mandela</a> and <a href="http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/enc_kings_trip_to_india/" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</a> 
For this we call him Mahatma, or great soul.

16 Mahatma Gandhi Quotes That Will Make You Want To Change The World

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table lead-image-large"><div><div class="image on-image">Hindustan Times/Getty ImagesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birthday on Wednesday.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Wednesday marks what would have been <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/02/world/gandhi-150-year-birthday-anniversary-trnd/index.html">Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday</a> - Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869.</li><li>Gandhi was <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/a-hero-to-the-world-gandhi-is-increasingly-controversial-in-india/2019/10/02/556be3ee-e3a7-11e9-b0a6-3d03721b85ef_story.html">revered during his lifetime</a> (and after his assassination) for his views on nonviolence and for his belief in secular democracy.</li><li>Although his early writing reveals his <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">racism towards black people</a>, Gandhi's views evolved to focus more on peace, and his activism, including hunger strikes, eventually led to India's independence in 1946.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul>To celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">India is praying for peace</a>.On Wednesday, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/opinion/modi-mahatma-gandhi.html?smtyp=cur&amp;smid=tw-nytopinion">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> payed tribute to Gandhi at an event at Parliament House in New Delhi. Gandhi's birthday - October 2, 1869 - is a national holiday in India called Gandhi Jayanti, where events and prayers are taking place all over the country.Mohandas Gandhi (or as India knows him, the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/02/world/gandhi-150-year-birthday-anniversary-trnd/index.html">"father of the nation,"</a>) wasn't given the name "Mahatma" (great soul) until 1914, after he had built a reputation as a lawyer and social activist.From then on, Gandhi dedicated himself to Indian independence through nonviolence. His philosophy would eventually lead to India gaining independence from Britain in 1946. Although Gandhi was assassinated two years later by a Hindu extremist who opposed Gandhi's idea of secular Indian democracy, his beliefs would live on in leaders like <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">Martin Luther King Jr, and Nelson Mandela</a>.As history's perception of Gandhi evolves (some of his opinions have been considered <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/02/766083651/gandhi-is-deeply-revered-but-his-attitudes-on-race-and-sex-are-under-scrutiny">racist by today's standards</a>), his most well-regarded views - nonviolence, civil disobedience, secular democracy - have held up much better with time.Here are some of Gandhi's most thought-provoking quotes from letters, speeches, interviews, and his own writing.

7 quotes from Gandhi that show why he's so revered - and 2 favorites that he probably never said

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On the day of Krishnashtami, greet your near and dear ones with some select messages and quotes shared here. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings" comment="subhead" text="Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings">Krishna janmashtami 2022 messages and greetings</cmsannotation> <ul><li>Krishna, the divine teacher of the universe, is always here with you -- to guide you to lead your life with clarity, joy, confidence, and hope. Let the day of Krishnashtami ignite benevolent spirits in you and dispel the darkness of ignorance. May you be blessed with divine protection. </li><li>May Lord Krishna be with you and your family, always! Blessings of Health, Wealth, Love, and Happiness. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>Murli Manohar… Giridhara Gopala… Govinda Hari… This Janmashtami, as you chant the names of Shri Lord Krishna, may he shower upon you his divine blessings. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna… Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare… Wishing you a happy and blessed Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna enhance each moment of your life… this Janmashtami… and always!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you and your family. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna bless you and your family with peace and happiness… Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>Sending your way, warm heartfelt wishes. May you enjoy this joyous occasion. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the Natkhat Nand Lal always provide you and your family with happiness, health, and prosperity. </li><li>May the festival of Janmashtami bring you joy, peace, and love. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna's flute invite the melody of love into your life. Wishing you all very Happy Janmashtami!.</li><li>May Lord Krishna steal all your tensions and worries… And give you all the love, peace, and happiness on this holy occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.</li><li>On this Janmashtami, may all your wishes come true and may Nand Gopal shower his blessings on you and your loved ones! Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>May the blessings of Lord Krishna fill your life with happiness on this Janmashtami.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li><li>May Lord Krishna come to your house and take away your Makhan &amp; Mishri along with all your worries &amp; sorrows.</li><li>Let there be love and laughter in your life with Lord Krishna's blessings. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>On this holy occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I hope and pray that the blessings of Shri Krishna may always be with you. May your heart and home be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Janmashtami!</li><li>This Shri Krishna Janmashtami, eliminate the Kansa within you, to restore Dharma. May only goodness prevail. Here's wishing a very Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami to you and your family.</li><li>May this auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami bring a lot of positivity, peace and harmony in your life. Happy Janmashtami to you.</li><li>May Lord Krishna give you strength and inspire you to face all problems in life with great courage. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!</li></ul> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita" comment="subhead" text="Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita">Happy Krishna Janmashtami - quotes from Bhagavad Gita</cmsannotation> "The secret of karma yoga which is to perform actions without any fruitive desires is taught by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita" - Swami Vivekananda "It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling the obligations one is born with, a person never comes to grief" "The message of the Gita is to be found in the second chapter of the Gita where Lord Krishna speaks of the balanced state of mind, of mental equipoise" - Mahatma Gandhi "The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice" "Experience cold or heat, pleasure, or pain. These experiences are fleeting; they come and go. 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Krishna Janmashtami 2022 wishes, messages and quotes

<keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> on Monday said that his visit of <keyword id="87" type="COUNTRY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Germany">Germany</keyword> is aimed at realising the 'immense' potential that exists between New Delhi and <keyword id="3731" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="berlin">Berlin</keyword>, inviting companies of the European nation to <keyword id="47916" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="invest">invest</keyword> and manufacture in India.
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	Terming Germany as India's 'preferred partner' in skill development, Prime Minister Modi elaborated on the sectors in which the two nations can collaborate.

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 "Mankind's progress in this century depends on cooperation and collaboration. Conflict is unthinkable. So is poverty which <keyword id="6356181" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Gandhi">Gandhi</keyword> called the worst form of violence. If we can take all Indians together into a better socio-economic future, I believe that the world we share will be a <keyword id="808955" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="better-place">better place</keyword> for all," he added.

	Prime Minister Modi, currently in Germany for the second leg of his three-nation tour, inaugurated the Hannover Messe on Sunday and vowed to remove unnecessary regulations and procedures to simplify the process of foreign investment in India, as well as to make it easier for other countries to initiate business deals.
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<ul><li>Netaji <keyword id="100207" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Subhas-Chandra-Bose">Subhas Chandra Bose</keyword> was born 123 years before on this same day. </li><li>He is India’s most famous as well as controversial freedom fighter who founded Azad Hind Fauz. </li><li>He continues to intrigue curious minds after his mysterious disappearance on a cold winter morning. </li></ul>Netaji Subhas Chandra <keyword id="6371315" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bose">Bose</keyword> is the creator of the slogan, Jai Hind which has become a popular Indian chant today. And, he was born 123 years before on January 23. He is India’s most famous as well as controversial freedom fighter who founded Azad Hind Fauz. He continues to intrigue curious minds after his mysterious disappearance on a cold winter morning. Kabir Khan’s The Unforgettable Army Azaadi Ke Liye on Amazon Prime Video which will be released on January 24, will pay homage to his heroics. The story will revolve around the formation of Bose’s National Army after British failed to defeat Singapore in World War II. Here’s a look back at his life: Bose had always been a fighter — he quit a lucrative job to liberate India 
 
 
 
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 Bose was born in Cuttack, Odisha on January 23, 1897. He was a brilliant student who went to England to study — where he was also preparing for Indian Civil Services. He got selected in the ICS in 1920, but chose not to work for an alien government. He came back to India at the time when the country was fighting for freedom against the British government. He met Deshbandu Chitranjan Das, the editor of newspaper ‘Forward’, and Bose became the editor later. For Bose, the meaning and purpose of life was very simple: to seek freedom from bondage of every kind. From journalist to congress president 
	
 
 
 
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 Credits: IANS After becoming the editor of Forward, apart from writing against the Raj, he organised a boycott in Calcutta during Prince of Wales’ visit. This landed him in prison. A year later, he criticised Mahatma Gandhi for cancelling the non-co-operation movement after the Chauri Chaura incident. During the incident, Indians set fire to a police station killing many Indians and Britishers alike. Bose kept moving from jail to jail between 1924 and 1938. In 1930, Bose became the mayor of Calcutta even as he was jailed. He was released after he got sick and needed to travel abroad for treatment. That is when he took his call for freedom to other shores. The most controversial political leader of his time 
 
 
 
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 In January 1938, he became the president of the Indian National Congress. And at Tripuri session 1939, he defeated Gandhi’s candidate, Patabi Sitharam Iyer, to win a second term. However, he distanced himself from Congress after the party’s ideology didn’t match his own. He formed the Forward Bloc to carry on his struggle. He started looking for allies outside India — and for that he escaped his house arrest in Calcutta and fled to Europe again. He met a Nazi leader who is known to have promised him assistance to weaken the British in India. Bose believed India could attain freedom if they fought against Britain during World War II. Following his idea, he freed several Indian freedom fighters in Europe to form a Mukti Sena. The Azad Hind Fauj and Bose 
 
 
 
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 The Azad Hind Fauz was formed in 1941 in Berlin and comprised of Indian prisoners of war from Europe and North Africa. In December, Japan marked the beginning of World War II in Asia after it attacked Pearl Harbour. The fall of Singapore during that time shook the foundation of British Raj across the world. Meanwhile, the Indian freedom struggle was at its final round after Gandhi called for the Quit India Movement in 1942. In 1943, Bose became the commanding officer for Azad Hind Fauz — the army which attacked Britishers a year later. His army was able to free several Indian areas including Parel and Tihim from the British. In September 1944, his famous dialogue “Tum mujhe khoon do mein tumhe azadi dunga” (Give me your blood, I’ll give you your freedom) triggered a new wave of patriotism. He established a provisional government of Azad Hind in 1944 with a slogan ‘Chalo Delhi’. Mysterious death and controversy behind it 
 
 
 
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 Amidst all this melee, just a few years before India became independent, Bose vanished. Japanese Domei news agency said Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose died on August 18 in a plane crash at the Japanese-controlled Matsuyama military airport in Taihoku (now Taiwan). The incident left many Indians in a state of shock and disbelief. Even after 75 years, the controversy surrounding the death of Bose refuses to die down. A few believe that he did not die during the accident. Other theories say that he spent his last days in Uttar Pradesh while some say he lived abroad. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/delhi-chief-minister-arvind-kejriwal-achievements-ahead-of-delhi-elections-2020/articleshow/73145839.cms">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal⁠— the man with a knack for Carpe Diem</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/savitribai-phule-19th-century-indian-feminist-didnt-just-educate-women-she-helped-rape-victims-and-pregnant-women/articleshow/73071238.cms">This 19th century Indian feminist didn't just educate women— she helped rape victims and pregnant women</a>

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the mystery of his death lives even after 75 years

<keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> is India’s new rockstar — and we named him the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/the-most-impressive-people-of-2014-2014-12">Most Impressive Person of 2014</a>. 
The Prime Minister of India may have only been in office since May, but he's already made an impact all over India — and the rest of the world. 
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What makes him the favorite of the Indian people is his gift of gab. With his charismatic elocution skills he can instantly connect with his audiences and instill hope by making people believe that things can change for the better. A testament of his oratory skills was clearly visible at the Madison Square, where he <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/NaMo-Fever-Grips-Indian-Americans-At-Madison-Square/articleshow/43754610.cms">delivered a speech to thousands of Indian-Americans — and everyone was spellbound.</a> 
 
He also proved his mettle as a bureaucrat and a visionary during his visits abroad. For instance: after his Japan visit, Japan pledged to invest <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/A-Sneak-Peak-At-The-Red-Carpet-That-Awaits-Modi/articleshow/43492967.cms">$35 billion in India over the next five years</a>; during his US visit, the two heads of states <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/ObamaModi-Resolve-To-Enhance-Mutual-Cooperation/articleshow/43991298.cms">discussed various issues and "pledged to establish enhance mutual corporation</a>"; and his Australian visit marked <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com.au/indian-pm-narendra-modis-australian-visit-marks-a-dramatic-turnaround-in-relations-between-the-two-nations-2014-11">a dramatic turnaround in relations between the two nations.</a> 
 
Ever since he entered politics, he has worked tirelessly to "Modi-fy" India’s image across the globe, with his pro-people governance, smarter cities, and red carpet (not red tape) business policies for investors. And this is just the beginning of a new, confident, secure and self-sufficient India. 
 
He seems to be saying the right things at the right places. While on the global front, he is advocating ‘pro-business’ and ‘collaboration between countries’ to make this world a better place to live, in India the man is brazenly using ‘role models’ of other political parties to start revolutions on the domestic front. 
 No wonder, he is The <keyword id="2655494" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Most-Impressive-Person">Most Impressive Person</keyword> Of 2014. Here are just a few reasons why Indians love Modi so much: 
 
Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan: Quoting the example of <keyword id="6355532" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mahatma-Gandhi">Mahatma Gandhi</keyword>, he flagged off the ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan’ in India—<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Swacch-Bharat-Abhiyaan-Intent-And-Spirit-Should-Win-Against-Spite/articleshow/44753753.cms">wielded the broom, much to the chagrin of opposition parties, as the entire nation watched and responded in awe</a>. 
 
He introduced transparency and accountability for government officials: The man means work and there’s no escaping that. Modi made his stance very clear soon after joining the PM office by implementing <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Honeymoon-Period-Over-For-Central-Government-Employees-Theyd-Now-Be-Reporting-On-Time-Everyday/articleshow/44597839.cms">Aadhaar-based biometric attendance</a> to monitor and track the work of Central Government employees. He also launched the <a href="http://mygov.in/">mygov.in</a> portal that empowers people to connect with the government and contribute towards good governance. 
 
He is taking baby steps to build Digital India: The <keyword id="6360789" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Modi-Government">Modi government</keyword>'s Digital India mission has been touted as one of his biggest achievements. This is an attempt by the <keyword id="6377129" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Government-Of-India">Government of India</keyword> to integrate the government departments and the people of India to ensure effective governance. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/A-Step-Toward-Digital-India-10-Crore-Aadhaars-Linked-To-Bank-Accounts/articleshow/45523974.cms">After launching the initiative, the government has so far been able to link bank accounts of 10 crore people with their Aadhaar card numbers.</a> 
 
He made himself available and accessible to the people of India: In a bureaucratic political environment of India, he infused a new life—by connecting with people through a medium they are using the most in today’s digital age. The man maintains a blog, has a website that he regularly manages, and is also there on social media websites like Facebook, twitter and instagram. Not this, he is also leveraging the power of ‘radio’ to reach out to masses—he communicates his thoughts, visions and ideas with the common man every month through his radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (which means conversation from the heart).

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