May this Easter give us added strength to successfully overcome COVID-19: PM

PM Narendra Modi extended wishes on the occasion of Easter and said this Easter will give us the strength to successfully overcome COVID-19.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Easter greetings and prayed that the day gives added strength to successfully overcome COVID-19.

"Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of Easter. We remember the noble thoughts of Lord Christ, especially his unwavering commitment to empowering the poor and needy," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

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"May this Easter give us added strength to successfully overcome COVID-19 and create a healthier planet," he said.

With 34 deaths and 909 new positive COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in India on Sunday climbed to 8356, including 716 cured and discharged and 273 deaths, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

(PTI)