Narendra Modi Speech HIGHLIGHT: Negligence Growing Since Unlock 1, Stop Others From Flouting Norms, Urges PM

Narendra Modi Speech HIGHLIGHTS: As India prepares to make its transition to the second phase of Unlocking from a nationwide implementation of lockdown to contain the spread of Coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation.During his speech, which lasted for about 16 minutes, PM Modi said: We are entering UNLOCK 2 and the season of cough, fever and cold is also about to start. In such a situation, I urge countrymen to take care of themselves.Keep refreshing this page to get all HIGHLIGHTS of PM Modi's address to nation:

Background

Narendra Modi Speech HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation at 4 pm amid the significant spurt in Coronavirus infections in the country. The information regarding PM Modi's address was shared by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Twitter.Though it is still not clear as to what PM Modi will speaking about in his address, but speculations are high that he will share his views on Unlock 2.0, which will kick in from Wednesday.On Monday night, the government released the new guidelines for Unlock 2.0. It said the new rules will be in force till July 31. Almost all activities have been allowed outside the containment zones save a few like functioning of schools and colleges and international travel, among others.Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. The new guidelines will come into effect from July 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended furtherNational broadcaster Doordarshan will telecast the Prime Minister's address live. It is also worth noting that PM Modi's address comes in the backdrop of the growing India-China border tensions.On Monday evening, the government banned 59 Chinese apps under national security considerations, a move seen as India's response to China's recent misadventures that resulted in casualties on both sides.In his Sunday's address to the nation during Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi had interacted for the first time with Indian citizens over the India-China dispute at Galwan Valley. In his speech, PM said that India very well knows how to respond to aggression against it.

30/06/2020 16:43:46

Before addressing the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the planning and preparations for vaccination against the pandemic, as and when it is available.

30/06/2020 16:32:35

Today, if the government is able to provide free food grains to the poor & the needy, the credit goes to two sections. First, the hardworking farmers of our country and second, the honest taxpayers. I thank you from my heart: PM Modi

30/06/2020 16:23:57

We are planning to bring 'One Nation, One Ration Card'. Now a ration card is also being arranged for the whole of India. The biggest benefit of this will be to those poor colleagues who leave their village and go elsewhere for employment or other needs: Narendra Modi

30/06/2020 16:22:57

No one, whether village head or Prime Minister, is above the law. Central and state governments and civil society took full effort to ensure that no poor person sleeps hungry during the lockdown. Timely and wise decisions increase many-fold our capability to deal with crises: PM Modi

30/06/2020 16:21:12

No one, whether village head or Prime Minister, is above the law. Central and state governments and civil society took full effort to ensure that no poor person sleeps hungry during the lockdown. Timely and wise decisions increase many-fold our capability to deal with crises: PM Modi

30/06/2020 16:19:47

Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, we announced a package of Rs. 1.75 lakh crore. In the last 3 months, Rs. 31,000 crore deposited in bank accounts of 20 crore poor families. Also, Rs. 18000 crore deposited in bank accounts of more than 9 crore farmers...PM Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended till the end of November, extension to cost over Rs 90 thousand crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

30/06/2020 16:13:09

Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, we announced a package of Rs. 1.75 lakh crore. In the last 3 months, Rs. 31,000 crore deposited in bank accounts of 20 crore poor families. Also, Rs. 18000 crore deposited in bank accounts of more than 9 crore farmers...PM Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended till the end of November, extension to cost over Rs 90 thousand crore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

30/06/2020 16:10:02

Ever since Unlock 1 started in the country, negligence in personal and social behavior is also increasing. Earlier we were very cautious about wearing masks, maintaining Social Distancing washing hands several times a day for 20 seconds: PM Modi




Timely lockdown, other decisions saved many lives, but since Unlock one has begun, people have shown negligence, says PM in address to nation.

30/06/2020 16:06:28

In comparison to other countries across the globe, India is still in a very stable situation, in the battle against COVID-19. Timely decisions and measures have played a great role: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

30/06/2020 16:06:01

Starting his speech, PM Modi said: We are entering UNLOCK 2 and the season of cough, fever and cold is also about to start. In such a situation, I urge countrymen to take care of themselves.

30/06/2020 16:01:18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his address to the nation amid Ladakh Standoff and Covid-19. Keep watching this space to get excerpts from his speech.

30/06/2020 15:41:04

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against COVID-19, as and when a vaccine is available.

30/06/2020 15:39:45

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against COVID-19, as and when a vaccine is available.

30/06/2020 15:59:40

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his address to the nation amid Ladakh Standoff and Covid-19. Keep watching this space to get excerpts from his speech.

30/06/2020 15:34:28

Metro, cinema halls, gyms, pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriuums and political and large congregations will also remain shut till July 31. A MHA release said that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till July 31 and the decision has been taken after extensive consultation with states.

30/06/2020 15:24:03

As per the guidelines issued for Unlock 2.0, all schools and colleges will remain closed till July 31. The new guidelines issued today for Unlock 2.0 will come into effect from July 1.

30/06/2020 15:11:35

As per the guidelines issued for Unlock 2.0, all schools and colleges will remain closed till July 31. The new guidelines issued today for Unlock 2.0 will come into effect from July 1.

30/06/2020 15:11:01

The country will be entering "Unlock 2" from July 1 for which guidelines were issued by the Union Home Ministry on Monday night, further easing the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

30/06/2020 15:06:50

PM Modi's address comes against the backdrop of a bitter standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh where 20 Indian army personnel were killed in clashes on June 15 in Galwan Valley.