Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his first Mann Ki Baat of the year 2023 on Sunday. The 97th edition of Mann Ki Baat, the PM's monthly radio programme, aired at 11 am today. During his address to the nation, PM Modi referred to India as the 'Mother of Democracy.' He lauded the Republic Day celebration that took place earlier this week. He also praised the Padma heroes who were honoured this year. About PM Modi's address of 2022's last Mann Ki Baat. Earlier, on December 25, 2022, PM Modi addressed the 96th episode of Mann Ki Baat. In his last Mann Ki Baat of 2022, PM Modi said the country had become the world's fifth-largest economy in 2022. The year 2022 was wonderful, India completed 75 years of Independence while 'Amrit Kaal' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth-largest economy, and achieved the unbelievable record of 220 crore vaccines and crossed the USD 400 billion mark in exports, he said.He also talked about the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of the government and lauded the launch of INS Vikrant. Further in the address, he also underscored the country's responsibility for chairing the G20 summit this year.This year, India has also got the prestigious responsibility of chairing the G20 group. I had also discussed this in detail last time, he said.