Published 11:51 IST, March 29th 2020
FULL Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi addresses India on Coronavirus situation & nationwide lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday is addressing the nation about the situation prevailing due to coronavirus outbreak in his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 29 addressed the nation about the situation prevailing due to coronavirus outbreak in his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. This was third time PM Modi was speaking about coronavirus crisis. This was Modi's first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ show since the nationwide lockdown began from 25th March. Modi discussed the issue with the survivors of the coronavirus, doctors. He saluted the health workers for their role in fighting coronavirus.
He said: "There are many soldiers who are fighting Coronavirus, not from their homes but from outside their homes. These are our front line soldiers-especially our brothers and sisters on duty as nurses, doctors & paramedical staff."
The Prime Minister also apologised for the inconvenience caused due to lockdown. "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. I apologise 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 said.
PM Modi apologised to the nation for the inconvenience caused due to 21-day lockdown
The battle against COVID-19 is tough and it did require some tough decisions.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
It is important to keep the people of India safe. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/iYuj4PJNAr
PM Modi speaks to coronavirus survivors - Ram from Hyderabad and Ashok from Agra
On getting to know I was COVID-19 positive I immediately went into quarantine. Even after recovery, I prefer to stay alone for a few days. I wash my hands regularly now: Ram #MannKiBaat
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
I am very thankful to the authorities and staff in Agra. I am equally grateful to the hospital authorities in Delhi.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
The doctors were prompt.
We had good rooms during our treatment: Ashok Ji tells PM @narendramodi #MannKiBaat
PM Modi interacted with Dr. Gupta from Safdarjung Hospital
Now, PM @narendramodi is interacting with Dr. Gupta from Safdarjung Hospital. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/bBE5JIdIiB
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
PM Modi urges all to follow social distancing and reduce emotional distancing
Let us boost emotional distancing in this time of social distancing. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/siKcZVWV8d
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
PM Modi honours daily life heroes in time of coronavirus
India honours our Daily Life Heroes.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 29, 2020
They are doing so much so that we can lead our lives normally. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/FxjasZ7pdv
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Coronavirus in India
As of March 29, India has reported 898 cases so far, and 19 deaths. To tackle the growing cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a nationwide lockdown for 21 days. The highest number of cases have been reported from Maharashtra - 186 cases and Kerala - 182 cases.
Prime Minister Modi established a dedicated national fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected, a public charitable trust under the name of ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund).
11:06 IST, March 29th 2020