Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation via his radio broadcast programme 'Mann Ki Baat' which was the second such address to the nation ever since the nationwide lockdown was imposed. He highlighted the contribution of frontline corona warriors and the state governments in the fight against Covid-19. He also exhorted people to follow hygienic norms such as wearing masks and avoiding spitting in public places. However, he alerted people against getting negligent and said that over confidence should not prevail among people that virus won't reach their localities.

Here is what PM Modi said today summed up in a nutshell:

  • Fight against coronavirus is people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together.

  • People are rising to occasion to help each other; we are all in this together

  • Be it businesses, office culture, education, medical sector, everyone is adapting to changes in post-coronavirus world

  • PM Modi hails contribution of state govts in fight against COVID-19 pandemic, says they have played a very active role

  • India's decision to supply medicines to countries which needed them amid COVID-19 pandemic was guided by its humanitarian ethos

  • I feel very proud when world leaders thank India and its people for assistance amid coronavirus pandemic

  • Wearing mask has to become a habit; it does not mean a person wearing it is unwell, it is just wise precaution

  • PM Modi exhorts people to stop spitting in public places, says it will increase basic hygiene and strengthen fight against Covid-19

  • ‘Do Gaz Doori, Bohot hai Zaroori,’ PM Modi gives slogan to make people aware of social distancing

  • Lets pray during the holy month of Ramzan for the world to get Corona-free so that Eid can be celebrated in a safe and free atmosphere

  • PM Modi warns people against complacency in fight against COVID-19, says we have to continue being careful and taking right precautions


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