Modi asserts India will win its fight against COVID-19

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New Delhi : “Many soldiers fighting the Coronavirus are not in the confines of their homes but outside their homes. These are our front line soldiers-especially our brothers and sisters on duty as nurses, doctors and paramedical staff. I spoke to some of them to express my gratitude for their service and to keep their zeal going. Their sincerity and commitment also helps me in keeping up my spirits, ” PM Narendra Modi said on March 29, 2020, in the 10th episode of  his “Mann Ki Baat 2.0”.

PM Modi said that social distancing is the most effective way of fighting against COVID-19 and by complying with the lockdown, people can protect themselves. Sharing his thoughts, Modi said, “Everyone has to protect themselves and their families and for the next many days, they have to abide by the Lakshman Rekha. The determination and restraint of each Indian will help in facing the crisis.” He called upon the global community to join hands  in the resolve to exterminate this virus which poses a threat to annihilate the human race.

The PM said that to battle Coronavirus in a country with 130 crore people, there was no other option but to go for lockdown. He emphasised that the fight against Coronavirus is between life and death and that is why such strong measures had to be resorted to. Modi said looking at the way the world is going through, this was the only way left.

The PM said  those breaking the rules during the lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 are playing with their lives. He made it clear that those who do not comply with the lockdown rule should understand that it will be difficult to save ourselves from the scourge of the Coronavirus.

Modi  extended a heartfelt apology to all countrymen and said he strongly feels from the core of his heart that the people will forgive him because he had to take certain decisions may be resulting in myriad hardships. He specially mentioned the underprivileged brothers and sisters and said, he fully understands what they are going through.

The Prime Minister shared his conversations on phone with some of those engaged in the fight against CIVID-19 boosting their zeal, in turn raising his own enthusiasm as well and said he has learnt a lot from them.  “What they tell us is not just for us to listen to and it is to be practised in life in the truest spirit,” he said.He also praised the selfless spirit of the Nurses and other medical staff.

“India has been able to fight a battle on such a massive scale, only because of the zeal and grit of frontline warriors like doctors, nurses, paramedics, Aasha, ANM workers, sanitation workers. The country is also concerned about their health and hence the government has announced a health insurance cover of up to Rs 50 lakh for nearly 20 lakh colleagues from these fields so that in this battle, they can lead the country with greater self-confidence,” he said.

He praised the small retail storekeeper in the neighbourhood, the drivers and workers, who are working ceaselessly, so that the nation’s supply chain of essential goods is not disrupted. He said that those working in the banking sector are leading us in this fight. He said that many people are engaged with e-commerce companies as delivery personnel and are delivering groceries in these testing times, according to a PIB release.

The PM expressed gratitude to those who are enabling the people to watch uninterrupted television and making digital payments with ease. He requested them to follow all the safety precautions, take care of themselves and their family members. The PM said that  he was pained to see that some of those quarantined are being stigmatised and ill-treated. He appreciated those who have quarantined themselves to protect other people from getting infected.