Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Sunday, September 21, at 5 pm. While it has not been officially disclosed what the Prime Minister will talk about, the timing is unusual, as he typically addresses the nation at 8 pm. It is highly anticipated that PM Modi will speak on various ongoing issues. Among those speculated topics are the GST reforms, which are set to take effect on Monday, September 22. Other than this, his address comes amid the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s H1-B visa fee hike, which goes into effect on Sunday, September 21. The address also comes on the eve of Navaratri that begins on Monday.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi extended heartfelt wishes to the countrymen on occasion of Mahalaya. He wrote on X, "Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near, may our lives be filled with light and purpose. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength, lasting joy and wonderful health."