Lata joins Modi for Mann Ki Baat

Veteran Indian singer LataMangeshkar, who turned 90 on Saturday, has joined Prime Minister Narendra Modifor his monthly programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The singer joined the PMthrough a call.

"There would hardly be anyone who does not show utmost regard for Lata Mangeshkar ji," said PM Modi, while extending birthday wishes to the singer. Lata Mangeshkar said that the picture of the country was changing with PM Modi in power.

It may be mentioned here thatModi previously hosted Barack Obama as a special guest in the Mann Ki Baatprogramme in January 2015.

During his programme, PM Modispoke about celebrating "inclusive" festivals and also asked the people tocelebrate their daughters as he launched the Bharat Ki Laxmi. He urged peopleto highlight the achievements of their daughters by using hashtag #BharatKiLaxmion social media.