President Kovind wishes the country on Ramzan, calls for compassion and kindness

President Ram Nath Kovind, on Friday, wished country at start of holy month of Ramzan and called on people to be kind to everyone, especially those in need. President's address came after Prime Minister Modi wished country and prayed for everyone's safety, well-being and prosperity. two leaders also mentioned  coronavirus crisis in ir speech and asked people to collectively defeat invisible enemy by taking all safety measures. 

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President Kovind's Mess

In a tweet, President Kovind also hoped for country to defeat coronavirus toger through "collective determination and discipline." President Kovind tweeted his mess in Hindi and Urdu as well.

READ: Delhi: Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Urges People To Follow Lockdown Strictly During Ramzan

Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday urged Muslim community to follow coronavirus lockdown strictly as holy month of Ramzan is set to begin from April 24. Bukhari stated that if we follow government instructions, country will be able to eradicate COVID-19 soon. Shahi Imam added that prayers have to be offered at homes and social distancing must be maintained. 

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Coronavirus crisis in India

death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 718 and number of cases climbed to 23,077 in country on Friday, with 37 more deaths and 1,684 fresh cases being reported in past 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry. number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 17,610 as 4,748 people were cured and discharged, and one patient migrated, ministry said.

country is currently in second phase of nationwide lockdown anunced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 and will go on till May 3. India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia and mandatory 14-day quarantine from several or countries. 

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