EU leader lauds Narendra Modi for 'early measures' to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen h a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, during which latter praised Indian leer for taking early measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as PM Modi anunced a 21-day national lockdown starting at midnight on March 24. Meanwhile, dely virus has infected 536 and caused 10 deaths across country. 

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During telephonic conversation, Leyen expressed her appreciation for India's help to European nationals stuck in country while PM Modi, on or hand, expressed his condolence over deaths in Europe. This comes as coronavirus has reached almost every nation in Europe, with Italy being worse hit. 

A statement released by Prime Minister's office reveals that PM Modi highlighted importance of global coordination and cooperation in battle against COVID-19 pandemic and also dwelt at India's move to combat dely virus.

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PM Modi anunces 21-day Pan-India Lockdown 

During his televised dress to nation, Prime Minister anunced a 21-day complete lockdown in a bid to curb spre of vel coronavirus. He said that 21-day curfew was necessary for breaking transmission cycle of virus. curfew is applicable to all states, districts, and vills. Currently, India's COVID-19 positive cases stand at 519, with 10 deaths. 

"From midnight 12 across country, re will be countrywide lockdown in India. Complete restriction of leaving out from residence.  All districts, vills will be locked down. This is curfew only - a stricter curfew than Janta curfew. We have to bear ecomic consequences because of this. But to save every Indian's life at this time is my and government's responsibility," said PM Modi.

He ded, "I appeal to you with folded hands that wherever you are in nation w, stay re only. Looking at present situation, lockdown will be for 21 days -  3 weeks. Coming 21 days are very crucial for families and citizens. As per experts, 21 days is needed minimum for breaking cycle. If 21 days t handled, n country and your family will go back to 21 years behind."

File Photograph, Im credits: ANI