Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 16, 2020) addressed the nation via his monthly radio programme called ‘Mann Ki Baat’. As per the latest figures released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of Coronavirus cases in India has reached 26,000 with the death toll rising to 824.
While addressing the nation, PM Modi called India’s fight against COVID-19 is people-driven. He said that we are in the midst of Yuddh but every Indian as a soldier is fighting a war against Coronavirus.
PM Narendra Modi has urged people to join a digital platform ‘https://covidwarriors.gov.in’ to fight war against Coronavirus.
“We have created a digital platform ‘https://covidwarriors.gov.in’- volunteers of social orgs, civil society&local administration are connected through this platform. 1.25Cr people incl doctors, nurses, NCC cadets etc have joined this platform. You can also become a COVID warrior,” PM Modi said.
Besides common people, PM Modi has also appreciated farmers who are ensuring that not a single person sleeps hungry in India.
“Each person is fighting this war as per their capacity. Some are waiving off house rent, also some labourers who are in quarantine at a school are whitewashing the school etc,” said PM Modi.
During his address, PM Modi has mentioned lifeline ‘Udan Scheme’ to send medicines to every corner of the country.
PM Narendra Modi said not only state governments but also Central governments are working together as a team to defeat coronavirus.
He said, “Central Government, State Governments and every department and institution today is working together for relief at full speed.”
“People are getting aware about the harmful effects of spitting in public. The time has come to end this habit now. This habit of spitting in public should be given up now,” PM Modi said in his ‘Mann ki Baat’
“Owing to Coronavirus, masks are becoming a part of our lives. It doesn’t mean that all those wearing masks are sick. Masks will become a symbol of a civilised society. If you want to protect yourselves and others from the disease, the use of a mask very important,” PM Modi said.
“This Ramzan, we should pray more than before to ensure that before Eid the world gets rid of Coronavirus. I am sure we will strengthen this fight by following orders of the local administration,” PM Modi.