This is the 3rd time PM Modi is speaking on the seriousness of the coronavirus lockdown & importance it will play in the future for the demise of COVID-19.
New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi today apologised to the nation for the “hard decision” which especially affected “the poor” as the nation entered the fifth day of the three-week lockdown, and thousands of migrant labourers across the country desperately tried to reach their homes. But the decision, he underscored, was the “only solution” to combat the highly contagious virus, which is playing havoc across the world.
“People must be wondering what kind of Prime Minister I am … But lockdown is the only solution in front of us,” PM Modi said on his monthly radio address “Mann Ki Baat“. “I apologize for taking these harsh steps which have caused difficulties in your lives, especially the poor people. I know some of you would be angry with me also. But these tough measures were needed to win this battle,” he added.
In his monthly Mann ki Baat radio address to the nation, Modi also praised the front-line workers in the fight against the virus as well as countless workers in the essential services who are ensuring the country doesn’t come to a complete standstill in the 21-day lockdown announced on March 24.
“Coronavirus is bent on killing people, therefore, entire humanity must unite and resolve to eliminate it,” he said in the address that lasted more than 30 minutes and featured two former coronavirus patients and a doctor.
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‘Many have gone into quarantine despite having no symptoms. I applaud them for their spirit of responsibility. Let us boost emotional distancing in this time of social distancing.”
“Acharya Charak had said that one who serves patients without desiring any material gain, is the best doctor. I salute every nurse today, you all are working with incomparable dedication. The world is celebrating 2020 as the international year of the nurse and midwife.”
“I was extremely hurt when I came to know that some people are misbehaving with those who are being advised home quarantine. We need to be sensitive and understanding. Increase social distancing but reduce emotional distancing.”
“The battle against COVID-19 is a tough one and it did require such harsh decisions. It is important to keep the people of India safe. My apologies to the poor for the hardships due to the coronavirus lockdown.”
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