‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

New Delhi : : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people for showing 'unprecedented' maturity during the 21-day lockdown imposed to control the dreadful coronavirus in India, saying the country got to see its collective strength on Sunday evening.

Addressing the BJP workers on party's 40th foundation day, PM Modi stressed that the battle against the pandemic is going to be long and India can't afford to get tired or take a rest in this war.

"I state it with full responsibility that this is a long war against coronavirus pandemic. But we do not have to get tired or take a rest in this war. We have to emerge victorious. Today, the country has only one goal and one resolve - to win this war," PM Modi said.

"We experienced yesterday at 9 pm, the strength of togetherness of 130 crores people of our country. People from every section of society and age group demonstrated this unity and strengthened the resolve in fight against COVID-19," he added.

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?


PM Modi said also that India's efforts have set an example before the world in tackling coronavirus pandemic as the country understood seriousness of this disease and waged a timely war against it.

"India has worked rapidly with a holistic approach that is being appreciated by not only Indians but also WHO. All countries should come together and fight this, so India had active participation in the meeting of the SAARC countries and the G20 meeting," he noted.

Stressing that social distancing is the only way to break the chain of the novel coronavirus, the Prime Minister urged everyone to cover their face and appealed the party workers to be involved in 'Abirat seva abhiyaan' to provide ration to the needy.

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

‘Long Fight Against COVID-19 But Can’t Give up’, Says PM Modi; Is This a Hint at Lockdown Extension?

He also insisted that party workers should use face covers while interacting with people. PM Modi, however, said that it is not essential to use only the kind of masks used my medical staff.

He also said that the government has developed an Aarogya Setu app and requested everyone to download it to get information about the COVID-19 infection.

"Our mothers and sisters gave their jewellery during wars in the past. The current situation is in no means less than a war. It is a war to save humanity. I appeal to every BJP worker to contribute to PM-CARES Fund and motivate 40 others for the same," PM Modi appealed.

PM Modi also urged the BJP workers to follow a five-point agenda, including working to ensure that no poor goes hungry.

"Take letter of thanks from doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police and government staff, bankers and people engaged in providing other essential services," he said.