Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the 136th episode [1] of his radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, July 26, 2026 [1].

The broadcast serves as a national commemoration of Kargil Victory Day, emphasizing the military's role in securing India's borders. By using his platform to honor the armed forces, the Prime Minister seeks to inspire citizens through the history of military bravery.

During the episode, Modi focused on the significance of the date and the memory of those who served. He said that some dates in life do not require a calendar to be remembered, specifically highlighting July 26 as a day that fills the nation with pride.

Modi said the day serves as a reminder of the "wonderful courage" of the brave soldiers. This 136th installment [1] of the program follows a trajectory of growth for the broadcast, which a survey indicates has reached 100 crore listeners [2].

The Prime Minister used the address to recall the specific challenges faced during the Kargil conflict. He said the bravery of the soldiers remains a source of national strength, a sentiment central to the annual observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

This episode continues a series of monthly addresses used by the Prime Minister to connect with the public on various social and national themes. Previous broadcasts have covered topics ranging from climate issues to public health, such as the 134th episode [3] which focused on heatwaves.

“This day fills us with pride, this day reminds us of the wonderful courage of our brave soldiers.”

The use of 'Mann Ki Baat' to observe Kargil Victory Day integrates a state-led commemorative event with a direct-to-citizen communication channel. By aligning the 136th episode with a military anniversary, the administration reinforces a narrative of national security and patriotic duty to a massive audience, leveraging the program's reported reach of 1 billion listeners to solidify national identity.