New Delhi, September 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. In this month 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Narendra Modi urged people to celebrate achievements of women and shun consumption of tobacco. He listed the harmful effects of tobacco, cigarettes and e-cigarettes, urging youngsters to stay away from it. He also praised tennis player Daniil Medvedev for his sportsmanship. Narendra Modi Receives Grand Welcome Upon Reaching Home, Here Are Highlights of PM's US Tour.

"There is a misconception that e-cigarettes don't harm us. But e-cigarettes are as much harmful as cigarettes or tobacco. The government has banned the use and sale of e-cigarettes. I urge people especially youngsters to stay away from e-cigarettes," PM Modi said in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address. "They are completely unaware of its danger and for this reason sometimes e-cigarettes find their way into homes out of curiosity," he added. Narendra Modi Receives 'Global Goalkeeper Award' For Swachh Bharat Mission From Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Hailing Daniil Medvedev for his speech after he lost to Rafael Nadal during US Open, PM Modi said that the Russian tennis player's words and game personified the spirit of sportsmanship. "The sheer simplicity and maturity displayed by the 23-year-old Daniil Medvedev touched everyone. It surely stirred me. Moments before this speech, he had suffered defeat at the hands of Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, 19 times grand slam winner. An event such as this would have pushed anyone towards remorse and despair; in the case of Medvedev, there was no sign of the slightest pallor on his countenance," he said.

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"Rather, his expression lit up the faces of those watching him with meaningful smiles. He won hearts with his humility and simplicity; the epitome of the spirit of sportsmanship in the truest sense that he is, in letter and spirit," the Prime Minister added. He also congratulated Sister Mariam Thresia who is set to receive sainthood from Pope Francis.

"It is a matter of pride for every Indian that, on the coming 13th October, His Holiness Pope Francis will declare Sister MariamThresia a saint. Sister MariamThresia, in her short lifespan of 50 years, worked for the good of humanity becoming a noble example for the entire world," PM Modi said.

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