PM Modi talks about sustainability to Diljit Dosanjh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a conversation with Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, discussed how India does not have a “throw away culture” and how recycling and reusing are ingrained in every Indian’s way of life.

While speaking with Diljit, the iconic leader said, “In our country, every human being looks at God even in plants. We don’t waste anything. We don’t have a throwaway culture. Recycling and reusing have come now to the world, but we have it in our blood. The world doesn’t know this.”

He further urged, “You can do this through your activities. How do people of India protect the environment?”

The Prime Minister encouraged every citizen to plant one tree in the name of their mothers. “If your mother is alive, take her with you. Plant a tree for her. Her life will become a memory. And if she is not alive, take a photo of her… The mother who gave birth to us, and the mother earth who gives us life, both of them, millions of people are doing this today,” he added.

During the conversation, Diljit also spoke about his tour in India. “Sir, this is the first and the biggest tour that we have done from India. We have done shows in many countries. This is the first time we have done stadium shows. This year, our tour culture was less,” he shared. He also mentioned trying “jalebi and fafda” during his visit to the city.

The two also discussed various topics, one of them being ‘Mera Bharat Mahaan’. Diljit commented, “We used to read about Mera Bharat Mahaan, but when I travelled across the country, I finally understood why we say so.”

Reacting to this, the esteemed Prime Minister said, “In reality, India’s grandeur is its power. India is a vibrant society.”

He also praised the singer, saying, “When an Indian youth from the countryside gets fame in the world, it feels nice.” He further added, “Your family has named you Diljit… and you just go on to win over the people.”