PM Modi Speech LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his address to the nation on October 20, 2020 by by cautioning people against negligence amid COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister stated that in this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but coronavirus still persists.
The Prime Minister highlighted that with the efforts of every Indian over the last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation and we must not let it deteriorate. PM Modi emphasised that till now, the recovery rate in the country has been good and the fatality rate has been low.
In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but #COVID19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/8gxjd1EmHr
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
COVID-19 situation in India
PM Modi said that 5,500 people out of every 10 Lakh population in India are infected, whereas in countries like the US & Brazil this figure is around 25,000.
He also highlighted that the fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain and Britain.
The fatality rate in India is 83 out of every 10 Lakh population in India, whereas it is more than 600 in countries like the US, Brazil, Spain, Britain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation #COVID19 https://t.co/lmsFoFmunI
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
He said that India has been successful in saving more and more lives. He stated that in our nation today, more than 90 lakh COVID beds, 12000 quarantine centres and around 2000 COVID testing labs are available. He said that COVID testing is also expected to cross 10 crore in India soon. He reiterated that testing has been India's biggest strength till now in its battle against COVID-19 pandemic.
India has a facility of more than 90 lakh beds for #COVID19 patients. There are 12,000 quarantine centres, around 2000 Corona testing labs. Number of tests will cross 10 Crores soon. In our fight against COVID, rise in the number of tests has been our strength: PM Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/t59McoYnQ6
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
PM's address Live: Key Highlights
• PM Modi cautions people against negligence amid COVID-19 pandemic. He appeals to people to continue to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
• The Prime Minister stated that recently many photos and videos had come out where people are clearly seen not being careful anymore. He said that this isn't right. He said that we must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike.
Recently, we saw many photos & videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined & then there was sudden spike: PM pic.twitter.com/RrrjjpwvUO
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
• Hence, PM Modi advised citizens to not take Coronavirus lightly till the Vaccine comes out, especially in the wake of festive season.
• He asked people to be careful especially during the upcoming festive season. He reiterated his call for 'do gaj ki doori' and use of soap continuously.
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges citizens to follow #COVID19 appropriate behaviour, appeals to them with folded hands.
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
"I pray to all of you, I want to see all of you safe and your families happy. I want to see festivals bring cheer your lives," says PM. pic.twitter.com/TRiFYKxDjr
• He highlighted that India is also working on bringing the COVID-19 Vaccine as soon as possible. PM reiterated that three vaccines are in advance stages of development in India.
• He further emphasised that all countries are working on a war-footing to come out with a COVID-19 vaccine.
• He assured that the Indian Government is preparing to make vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available.
All countries are working on a war-footing for making #COVID19 vaccine. Government is preparing for making the vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/pva6fUWP4f
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2020
When did Prime Minister last address the nation?
The Prime Minister last addressed the nation in this manner on June 30, 2020. During the address, the Prime Minister announced extension of the centre's free ration scheme- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November end to support the poor and migrant labourers through India's upcoming festive season.
The Prime Minister had also assured that the government will continue to provide essential rations to the vulnerable families till after Diwali and Chhat Puja. PM Modi had also then announced extensive implementation of the 'One Nation, One Ration' card scheme to assist the migrant labourers.
He had also cautioned citizens against negligence in personal and social behaviour and emphasised on the need to wear masks at all times and maintain 'do gaj doori' in all circumstances.
Background
PM Narendra Modi during his last Mann Ki Baat on September 27, 2020 had spoken about how India's sector, its farmers and villages is the foundation of self-reliant India. He had stated that in today's date, the more modern methods are applied to agriculture, the more the sector will flourish.
During the monthly programme, PM Modi also remembered greats like Shaheed Veer Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Jayprakash Narayan, Nanaji Deshmukh and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia.
The Prime Minister also reiterated his call to people to wear masks properly and maintain social distancing to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
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