Narendra Modi Speech HIGHLIGHTS: PM Urges Nation To Remain Vigilant And Follow Protocols As Virus Is Still There

PM Modi Speech Today HIGHLIGHTS: With the onset of the festival season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this is not the time to be careless as the novel coronavirus is still around and even a small negligence can dampen the festive spirit.In his seventh address to the nation following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said many videos have surfaced in recent times that show many people having stopped taking precautions. "This is not the right thing to do," he said.The prime minister said the government is making all efforts to ensure that a vaccine, whenever it is launched, reaches every Indian.

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PM Modi Speech Today HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation today at 6 pm. "Will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6 PM this evening," PM Modi said in his latest tweet. The announcement which comes just few hours ahead of the address has left people guessing what message will the PM share, as they wait with eagerness for the speech. While there is no official confirmation on whether PM Modi will make any announcement or not, speculations have begun with some people linking it to Covid-19 vaccine news, while others expecting it to be centred around India-China tensions.Since it is the festive season, it is also being speculated that PM Modi is likely to ask countrymen to remain careful during the festive season as large gatherings can lead to a huge spike in the infections which have finally begun to come under control.Another belief is that he can make an announcement on a breakthrough in covid-19 vaccine entering final stage or close to itIt is also being speculated that he may also give an update over major progress in space sector.

20/10/2020 20:29:33

"I request everyone to make PM Narendra Modi's "jab tak dawayi nahi, tab tak dheelayi nahi" mantra their mantra in this fight against the Coronavirus to keep yourself and your family safe. We can overcome this crisis only by being united and conceived," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said after PM Modi's address to the nation.

20/10/2020 20:05:24

The PM added that initially in the US and many countries in Europe coronavirus cases dropped very sharply, but they begin to rise again at an alarming speed. Citing Sant Kabir, Modi said that until the vaccine becomes available people should remain vigilant against the spread of the virus.

20/10/2020 19:35:40

On the development of the vaccine, the PM said the scientists of the country are working on a war footing to develop a vaccine and a few candidates are in an advanced stage of trials.

20/10/2020 19:30:27

PM Modi emphasised that India is doing better than many developed countries in the fight against the coronavirus. He said the fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 lakh population, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain. He reiterated that till a vaccine is developed against the virus, people should not drop their guard and indulge in reckless behaviour.

20/10/2020 18:13:43

PM Modi: India's death rate at per million population is 83




Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate is low. 5,500 people out of every 10 Lakh population in India are infected, whereas in countries like the US & Brazil this figure is around 25,000




The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation.

20/10/2020 18:11:59

PM Modi: This is not time to be careless




Our country will soon cross the 10 crore test number which is in itself a massive achievement in our fight against Coronavirus. Our corona warriors including doctors, nurses and health workers have all served our massive population minutely. This is not the time to be careless.

20/10/2020 18:08:51

In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

20/10/2020 18:06:50

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his sevent address to nation. He started his address by discussing about Coronavirus crisis in the country and around the world.

20/10/2020 18:04:09

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his sevent address to nation. He started his address by discussing about Coronavirus crisis in the country and around the world.

20/10/2020 17:30:46

It is being expected that in his sevent address to the nation, Prime Minister might appeal to the people to remain cautious about the coronavirus ahead of the upcoming festivals.

20/10/2020 16:52:15

PM Modi's seventh address to nation




Today's address will be Prime Minister Modi's seventh address to the nation every since Coronavirus outbreak took place in the country. The prime minister has often taken to televised address to announce major decisions or developments. In his last such address, he had on June 30 announced distribution of free ration to over 80 crore people, mostly poor, by five more months till November end under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

20/10/2020 16:48:44

"Honourable PM Modi ji will share important information with the countrymen today. There is an appeal to the people to listen to this address being made in national interest. Appeal every candidate of LJP in Bihar to listen to PM Modi's address along with people of their consitituency. But also keep social distancing in mind " tweets LJP chief Chirag Paswan.

20/10/2020 14:54:02

PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates : "India at forefront of vaccine development," said PM Modi in his Monday's address



Prime Minister Modi virtually chaired a meeting to review India's vaccine delivery, distribution and administration process. India is now at the forefront of vaccine development for Covid-19, Pm said. The assertion came just 48 hours after the Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review India's vaccine delivery, distribution and administration process.

20/10/2020 14:47:43

PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: The prime minister has often taken to televised address to announce major decisions or developments.

20/10/2020 14:41:29

PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates :PM Modi has addressed the nation six times during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is a look at his previous addresses:



First Address: PM Modi announced Janata Curfew



Second Address: The first coronavirus-induced lockdown was announced



Third Address: PM appealed people to light diyas and candles



Fourth Address: Lockdown 2 was announced



Fifth Address: Covid Relief package was announced



Sixth Address: PM Modi announced Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

20/10/2020 14:24:12

PM Modi address today LIVE Updates : Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made some major announcements in his previous addresses to the nation.

20/10/2020 14:21:28

PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates : PM Modi had announced the Janata curfew in a similar surprise speech in the month of March at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic was beginning to spread in India.

20/10/2020 14:05:11

PM Modi Address Today LIVE Updates: Here are the speculated topics of PM Modi’s speech today


Festive Season guidelines and social distancing norms as large gatherings can lead to a huge spike in the infections



Breakthrough in Covid-19 vaccine



Relief package announcement



Announcement or update about space sector



India-China tensions

20/10/2020 13:51:16

PM Modi Speech Today LIVE Updates


As soon as PM Modi tweeted about his address today, speculations went rife with people linking the address to diverse topics. Some people believe that the address could be on an update on Covid vaccine, while some say it could be around India-China tensions.

20/10/2020 13:45:31

PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM Modi to address nation in seventh speech after covid-19 outbreak today It is to be noted that this will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh speech after the Covid-19 outbreak in India. Prime Minister Modi has already addressed the nation six times during the pandemic.

20/10/2020 13:42:44

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation today at 6 pm.