India's efforts to combat coronavirus has set an example: PM Modi

On the occasion of BJP's 40th foundation day, PM Modi claimed that India has set an example for the world by effectively battling coronavirus.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India's efforts to combat coronavirus have set an example and it is among countries which understood the pandemic's seriousness and took various timely decisions to combat the virus.

"India's efforts so far to deal with coronavirus have set an example for the world. India is among those countries in the world that understood the severity of the coronavirus and started a widespread war against it within time," Modi said.

"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," PM Modi added.

Addressing BJP workers to mark the 40th foundation day of the party, he also appreciated the maturity shown by people during the lockdown, describing it as unprecedented.

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"We got to see our collective strength on Sunday evening," he said referring to the countrywide exercise to switch off lights and illuminate diyas for nine minutes to show India's collective strength to fight the deadly virus.

He also urged BJP workers to follow a five-point agenda, including working to ensure that no poor go hungry.

He asked them to follow the guidelines issues by party president J P Nadda. Fight against coronavirus is no less than war, Modi said, asking BJP workers to donate and encourage others to contribute to the PM-CARES fund. (With inputs from agencies)