PM Modi to address 64th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 64th edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' today. PM Modi spoke about the ongoing coronavirus situation in the country. From wearing of masks to the importance of social distancing, PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat, once again tried to reiterate the steps that citizens must take in this time of crisis. Earlier, in his 63rd edition of Mann Ki Baat, which aired on March 29, the prime minister had focused on the COVID-19 situation prevailing in the country. PM Modi had earlier announced a nationwide lockdown till April 14, later, the lockdown was extended till May 3.
Highlights from PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat
- We are lucky that the entire country is contributing in leading the fight against coronavirus: PM Modi
- From food for the underprivileged, arranging rations, ensuring lockdown, arrangements in hospitals to manufacturing medical equipment indigenously.. the entire country is marching ahead together in the same direction, towards a single common objective: PM Modi
- India's fight against Coronavirus is people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen as a soldier is fighting this war: PM Modi
- All government institutions and organisations are working together closely to make sure that the people's hardships are minimalised: PM Modi.
- Friends, the feeling that emanates from the core of your heart when you help others, that touching, benevolent emotion takes the form of inner strength in India’s fight against Corona, making it people driven in every sense of the term: PM Modi
- Many of you might be aware of a special campaign called ‘Lifeline Udan’ undertaken for ensuring supply of medicines to every corner of the country: PM Modi
- In the middle of this pandemic, the farmers are ensuring that no one sleeps hungry in our country. 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: PM Modi
- We have created a digital platform 'http://covidwarriors.gov.in'- volunteers of social orgs, civil society and local administration are connected through this platform. As many as 1.25Cr people including doctors, nurses, NCC cadets etc have joined this platform. You can also become a COVID warrior: PM Modi
- Due to COVID19, masks are becoming a part of our lives. It doesn't mean that all those wearing 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 is important: PM Modi
- 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
- I commend the State Governments for their proactive role in dealing with COVID19 pandemic: PM Modi
- 'Do Gajj doori, bohot hai zaroori', PM Modi signed off with.
