NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks forgiveness from country for difficult decision that caused hardships to people, especially poor.
The fight against coronavirus is a life and death battle, and tough decisions were necessary, says PM Modi.
Disease must be dealt with at the very beginning and all of India is doing that, says PM .
PM Modi urges Indians to show courage and resolve, follow “Lakshman Rekha” for several days more.
People not following quarantine measures world over are now repenting, says PM, urges people to be mindful.
We should take inspiration from all front-line soldiers in the fight against coronavirus, especially nurses, doctors, paramedics said PM Modi.
PM Modi invites coronavirus victim Ramagampa Teja to share his experience on Mann ki Baat, has one-on-one chat with him.
Teja tells PM, nation he was initially frightened but felt reassured because of doctors and hospital staff.
Coronavirus survivor Teja says that even after getting discharged from hospital he follows hygiene including washing hands.
PM also talks to Agra’s Ashok Kapoor who along with entire family including young son was infected by coronavirus.
Kapoor, a shoes manufacturer, tells PM his two sons, family member caught the virus in Italy and infected others upon returning.
PM tells Kapoor to spread awareness about anti-coronavirus measures in Agra, use social media for the purpose.
Dr. Nitish Gupta tells PM many hospitalised people are scared after seeing news of massive deaths in other countries, need counselling.
Dr. Borse from Pune tells PM that all patients in his hospital are recovering well.
Doctors’ sacrifices remind him of ancient Hindu sage who said one who serves patients without financial motive is real doctor.
PM Modi says “daily life heros” such as sanitation and utility workers are ensuring that our daily lives are continuing smoothly.
PM also praises bank employees, grocers, e-commerce delivery personnel, IT people who are making India work during lockdown.
We have to maintain social distance, not emotional and human distance, says PM and urges people not to victimise those in quarantine.
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