PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': Top quotes

* "It was during this very year that our country has successfully accomplished the Nuclear Triad, which means we are now armed with nuclear capabilities-in water, on land and in the sky as well."

* "India clinched a large number of medals in Asian Games and performed very well in Para Asian Games too. If I continue enumerating examples of 'Purusharth', character & mettle of Indians, or those of our collective endeavour, this episode of Mann Ki Baat will go on till the beginning of 2019."

* The PM gave particular mentions to the 20-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni from Pune who was the fastest Asian to traverse the globe riding bicycle, 12-year-old Hanaya from Kashmir who gained Gold Medal in Korea Karate Championship and 16-year-old Rajani who gained a gold medal within the Junior Women's Boxing Championship.

* "The fairs of January like Lohri, Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sakranti, Magh Bihu, Maghi have other names however have one thing in common- they're associated with our farmers, villages and agriculture. I lengthen my wishes to our annadata."

* "In 2018, the world's largest health insurance scheme ' Ayushaman India' was introduced. Electricity was reached by every village in the country. The world's dignitaries have believed India is taking the country out of poverty with record momentum."

* "After Independence, for the first time ever, the tricolor was hoisted at Red Fort on the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Azad Hind Government."

* The PM urged electorate to make "positivity go viral and avoid negativity". He advisable internet sites like positiveindia.com, thebetterindia.com to percentage positive information and samskritabharati. in to be informed Sanskrit language.

* "Much emphasis is being laid on cleanliness during the Kumbh Mela. If during course of this event sanitation prevails along with reverence, then it will lead to a positive message reaching far and wide.This time every devotee will be able to have darshan of pious Akshayavat after holy dip."

* "This year we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of revered Bapu. We are fortunate that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to be our chief guest. It was South Africa where our Mohan transformed into 'Mahatma'."

* "Mandela said "Mahatma (Bapu) is an integral part of our historical past, because it was once right here that he used his first experiment with fact. He had evolved philosophy of his satyagraha and his strategies of fight. "Mandela considered Bapu as his role model."

* "At times, government organizations are tagged as a regulator, but it is commendable that FSSAI has been working beyond this brief for public awareness and public education. A clean and healthy India will spell a prosperous India also."

* On the birth anniversary of Shri Gobind Singh, PM Modi stated, "Shri Gobind Singh Ji believed that biggest service is to alleviate human suffering. He was a divine figure full of heroism, valor, courage, sacrifice and devotion. He had beatific knowledge of both weapons and Shaastras. He was an archer, and a pundit of Gurmukhi, Braj Bhasha, Sanskrit, Persian, Hindi and Urdu and many other languages. I once again bow paying my obeisance to him."

* "My dear countrymen, this is the last episode of the year 2018, we will meet again in 2019, and will engage in another episode of Mann Ki Baat. Thank you very much."