Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today, on the last day of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed with the aim to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus. He started his address to the nation by saying India is doing well to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. PM Modi also thanked those people who are on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle.
As widely expected, he announced the extension of lockdown till 3 May.
“From the economic angle, we have paid a big price,” PM Modi said in a nationwide address. “But the lives of the people of India are far more valuable.”
Till 20th April, all districts, localities, states will be closely monitored, as to how strictly they are implementing norms. States which will not let hotspots increase, they could be allowed to let some important activities resume, but with certain conditions, PM Modi said.He further added that some relaxations may be allowed after April 20 in places where there is no hotspot.
Address to the nation. https://t.co/26sVP2br5n
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2020