HIGHLIGHTS from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday and announced to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 3, in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. Speaking further, Prime Minister Modi said COVID-19 hotspots and other places will be under strict observation till April 20 and lockdown restrictions may be relaxed in places found to be successful in controlling the spread of coronavirus.

HIGHLIGHTS from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation:

I would request all citizens of India to follow the lockdown rules and stay indoors till May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes 7 appeals to all citizens of India -

Take special care of elderly people at home, especially those already on medication
Abide by the rules of lockdown and wear masks while stepping out
Work on building up your immunity and drink warm water
Download Aarogya Setu mobile app and motivate others to install the same
Take care of the poor and offer them food if and when possible
Don't layoff your employees at this time of crisis
Respect and be grateful to those who are working for us

I appeal to all scientists and researchers to work in the direction of making vaccines and drugs for coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi
We have made arrangements for nearly 1 lakh beds and 600 hospitals have been set up specifically for coronavirus patients: PM Narendra Modi
The government is already working to help the daily wage workers and farmers. Centre and state governments are making all efforts to lessen the burden on workers: PM Narendra Modi
Strengthening the strictness over lockdown, all districts and hotspots will be thoroughly checked and monitored till April 20. Based on the control of coronavirus, there may be some places where lockdown restrictions may be relaxed to an extent: PM Narendra Modi
Till May 3, we should all aim at controlling the further spread of coronavirus. Any deaths due to COVID-19, in any part of the country, should be a matter of worry for all of us: PM Narendra Modi
It has been decided to extend the country's lockdown till May 3: PM Narendra Modi
We have been in constant discussion with the chief ministers of various states and extending the lockdown is a suggestion given by all: PM Narendra Modi
It is worth mentioning that social distancing and lockdown has helped us contain the spread of coronavirus across the country: PM Narendra Modi
Though it is not the correct time to draw a comparison between India and other nations, it is noteworthy that our situation could have been beyond imagination if he had not taken the correct steps in time: PM Narendra Modi
India did not wait for the situation to worsen and took all necessary steps to contain the spread of coronavirus as soon as it could. We had advised people to avoid travelling at an early stage: PM Narendra Modi
As the world is struggling with coronavirus and India has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 to a great extent, as compared to other nations: PM Narendra Modi
I am happy to see how people in the country are celebrating their festivals by staying indoors: PM Narendra Modi
This is a time for a number of festivals, as our country keeps beaming with the colours of festivities. Many states are beginning their New Year: PM Narendra Modi
I am grateful to all Indians for their unity in the fight against COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi
I am aware that the people of the country are facing a lot many difficulties during the lockdown period, but the citizens of the country are abiding by their responsibilities: PM Narendra Modi
India is advancing in the fight against coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi

Last month, the prime minister had addressed the nation twice -- on March 19 and March 24. On March 19, he had called for resolve and restraint to fight coronavirus. He had also announced a 'janta curfew' on March 22, a Sunday.

On March 24, he had announced the 21-day nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the deadly virus.

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