Mann Ki Baat: Large parts of economy now open, time to be more careful, Says PM Modi

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New Delhi, May 31, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme ’Mann Ki Baat’. The prime minister says as economic activities have resumed, social distancing has become even more important now.

Modi says that despite India’s big population, the spread of the virus has been slower compared to other countries because of the people-driven response to the pandemic. "We have endured suffering, but everyone is resolved to handle it," he says.

In the 64th episode of ’’Mann Ki Baat’’, PM Modi is addressing the issue of the COVID-19 pandemic and elaborate on the government’s latest guidelines on the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

"In the pain of our labourers, we can witness the pain of the Eastern parts of the country. The very region which has the potential to be the country’s growth engine, whose workforce possesses the capability and might to take the country to greater heights," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“The victory over coronavirus pandemic will also depend on innovations. The road to victory over coronavirus is long. The world has not experienced anything like this ever before,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.

"Despite so many difficulties, the way India has handled the situation, we must not go back on it. Coronavirus still is equally dangerous, handwashing, 2 gaj ki doori, masks, must be followed as rigorously as possible, just like before. I pray for everyone’s health," Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "On 5 June, the world will celebrate World Environment Day. The lockdown has slowed down life, but it has given as an opportunity to look at nature properly, as animals begin to come out more."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi - "At one point we are fighting coronavirus, but also things like Cyclone Amphan. I had gone to Odisha and West Bengal to assess the situation. And I am standing in every effort with those people." A small creature can do so much harm too, he said, referring to locusts.