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Published : May 31, 2020, 8:55 AM IST

Updated : May 31, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

12:28 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even though curbs have been lifted and the economy has opened-up, people still need to be vigilant without laxity.

The remarks came a day after the Central government issued 'Unlock 1' guidelines allowing a phased re-opening of most activities across the country and limiting the lockdown only to containment zones for a month till June 30.

In his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Modi said, "Many curbs have been lifted. A major chunk of the economy is now active again. We need to be more vigilant, be it maintaining a distance of six feet, wearing a mask, staying at home, we must follow all this without laxity. The road ahead is a long one; we are fighting a pandemic about which little was previously known."

The Prime Minister added, "Looking at the world, we release how big is the achievement of Indians. The population is more, challenges are different, even then coronavirus could not spread as fast as it did in other countries. The fatality rate is also lower in our country."

He also lauded the people for their collective efforts in valiantly fighting the battle against coronavirus. "During this pandemic, we have shown that the idea of service and sacrifice are not mere ideals for us but are the way of life. The entire movement is people driven. In such a vast country, every citizen has taken upon themselves to fight the battle."

IANS REPORT

11:54 May 31

Pain of the poor and labourers hit hard by coronavirus crisis cannot be explained in words: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the poor and labourers have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus crisis and that their pain cannot be explained in words.  

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said all classes of people have suffered during the pandemic but it is the poor who have suffered the worst.

Everyone is working to help them, he said, and highlighted the railways' exercise to transport huge numbers of migrant workers to their home.  

The prime minister also asked people to be 'extra careful' and stick to precautions like maintaining social distance and wearing masks as the economy gradually opens up. He noted that a big part of economy has reopened, with railway and air traffic being resumed partially and set to be scaled up in the coming says.  

"You need to be extra careful now," he said.

The problem suffered by the poor during the crisis has been a reason for introspection and served lessons for future, he said, noting the it has underscored the pain of the country's eastern region which has lagged behind other regions in development.

The pandemic has hit every corner of the world and India is also not untouched by it, he said as he spoke about the pain of the people.

Modi noted how India has fared much better than many parts of the world in fighting the pandemic and also lauded innovative spirit and the sense of service shown by people in different parts of the country. 

11:37 May 31

"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. We have to save rainwater. Our tradition teaches us so many ways. We can stop water for 5-7 days. That water can empower our lives. We should all try to save water."

11:35 May 31

Mann ki Baat: "While eastern part of India is facing natural calamity caused by cyclone, many parts of the country are under locus attack. These attacks have reminded us how much damage this small insect can cause. Locust attack runs into several days, a huge area gets affected. Be it centre, state govt, agriculture dept or local administration, everybody is using modern resources to help farmers. Adopting new innovations, I am confident we will be able to deal with this crisis in the agriculture sector," PM Modi said. 

11:26 May 31

1 crore people benefitted from Ayushmaan Bharat Yojana

"Since a long time, millions of poor people are in a debacle, whether to get treated or not. In view of this, Ayushman Bharat yojana was started. 1 crore people have benefitted from the scheme and Rs 24,000 crore been spent on the scheme."

11:26 May 31

"There is no section in our country that is unaffected by the difficulties caused by the disease. However, the worst affected are the poor and the labourers. Their pain, their agony, and their ordeal can't be expressed in words."

11:22 May 31

PM lays stress on Yoga and Ayurveda

"Yoga and Ayurveda are also good practices to adopt during the coronavirus crisis, as they strengthen the respiratory system. These are time tested practices." 

11:19 May 31

PM Narendra Modi: "One more thing that has touched my heart is innovation at this moment of crisis. A multitude of countrymen from villages & cities, from small scale traders to startups, our labs are devising even new ways of fighting against Corona; with novel innovations."
 

11:17 May 31

"A major chunk of economy is active now. There should be no laxity in maintaining six feet distance (Do Gaj Doori), wearing masks & staying indoors as much as possible. We need to be more vigilant now. Due to everyone's support, fight against COVID-19 is being fought strongly."

11:17 May 31

Innovation amidst Crisis

"Road to victory to Corona is long, we are facing new challenges and overcoming them with our will power. Several shopkeepers, in order to maintain six feet distance, have fitted pipes in their shops. They place groceries on one side and it is delivered on the other side. Even in the field of education, many innovations have come up."

11:14 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises on the work of Women Self Help Groups in combating coronavirus pandemic.

11:13 May 31

 India's Seva Shakti is visible in the fight against COVID-19

It is important to be even more careful now. Every Indian has played a part in the battle against COVID-19. 

11:13 May 31

"India's population is more than other countries, despite that we have tackled it well. We have endured suffering, but everyone is resolved to handle it," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

11:10 May 31

No Section of Our Country is Untouched by the Coronavirus pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "No section of our country is untouched by the current crisis. Migrants, poor people and labourers are the worst impacted.  

11:06 May 31

PM Modi in Mann ki Baat: When last time I spoke with you in Mann Ki Baat, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed but this time curbs have been lifted.

 Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures. 

11:02 May 31

'People driven movement'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on the last day of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown appreciated the efforts of all the frontline warriors involved the fight against COVID-19. PM said that Indians have greatly contributed to sail through these unprecedented times. 

07:06 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday, the last day of the fourth phase of COVID-19 induced lockdown.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 65th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday, the final day of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown.

The address by the Prime Minister is likely to focus on the relaxations being given from June 1, after over two months of lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19.

On Saturday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for phased re-opening of 'all activities outside containment zones for the next one month beginning June 1'.

Incidentally, the 'Mann Ki Baat' address comes a day after the one-year anniversary of the second term of the Modi government.

In the 64th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister had focused on the situation prevailing in the country due to COVID-19 and urged people to help the poor, migrants and needy during the lockdown.

He had said that India's fight against coronavirus is 'people-driven' and is being fought by the masses and the administration together.

The Prime Minister had on March 24 announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was later extended, in phases, till May 31.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India witnessed the highest ever spike of 7,964 coronavirus positive cases on Saturday, taking the total count in the country to 1,73,763.

With as many as 265 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll due to the virus now stands at 4,971. Out of the total number of coronavirus cases, 86,422 are active cases and 82,370 have been cured/discharged/migrated.

ANI REPORT

12:28 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even though curbs have been lifted and the economy has opened-up, people still need to be vigilant without laxity.

The remarks came a day after the Central government issued 'Unlock 1' guidelines allowing a phased re-opening of most activities across the country and limiting the lockdown only to containment zones for a month till June 30.

In his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Modi said, "Many curbs have been lifted. A major chunk of the economy is now active again. We need to be more vigilant, be it maintaining a distance of six feet, wearing a mask, staying at home, we must follow all this without laxity. The road ahead is a long one; we are fighting a pandemic about which little was previously known."

The Prime Minister added, "Looking at the world, we release how big is the achievement of Indians. The population is more, challenges are different, even then coronavirus could not spread as fast as it did in other countries. The fatality rate is also lower in our country."

He also lauded the people for their collective efforts in valiantly fighting the battle against coronavirus. "During this pandemic, we have shown that the idea of service and sacrifice are not mere ideals for us but are the way of life. The entire movement is people driven. In such a vast country, every citizen has taken upon themselves to fight the battle."

IANS REPORT

11:54 May 31

Pain of the poor and labourers hit hard by coronavirus crisis cannot be explained in words: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the poor and labourers have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus crisis and that their pain cannot be explained in words.  

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said all classes of people have suffered during the pandemic but it is the poor who have suffered the worst.

Everyone is working to help them, he said, and highlighted the railways' exercise to transport huge numbers of migrant workers to their home.  

The prime minister also asked people to be 'extra careful' and stick to precautions like maintaining social distance and wearing masks as the economy gradually opens up. He noted that a big part of economy has reopened, with railway and air traffic being resumed partially and set to be scaled up in the coming says.  

"You need to be extra careful now," he said.

The problem suffered by the poor during the crisis has been a reason for introspection and served lessons for future, he said, noting the it has underscored the pain of the country's eastern region which has lagged behind other regions in development.

The pandemic has hit every corner of the world and India is also not untouched by it, he said as he spoke about the pain of the people.

Modi noted how India has fared much better than many parts of the world in fighting the pandemic and also lauded innovative spirit and the sense of service shown by people in different parts of the country. 

11:37 May 31

"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. We have to save rainwater. Our tradition teaches us so many ways. We can stop water for 5-7 days. That water can empower our lives. We should all try to save water."

11:35 May 31

Mann ki Baat: "While eastern part of India is facing natural calamity caused by cyclone, many parts of the country are under locus attack. These attacks have reminded us how much damage this small insect can cause. Locust attack runs into several days, a huge area gets affected. Be it centre, state govt, agriculture dept or local administration, everybody is using modern resources to help farmers. Adopting new innovations, I am confident we will be able to deal with this crisis in the agriculture sector," PM Modi said. 

11:26 May 31

1 crore people benefitted from Ayushmaan Bharat Yojana

"Since a long time, millions of poor people are in a debacle, whether to get treated or not. In view of this, Ayushman Bharat yojana was started. 1 crore people have benefitted from the scheme and Rs 24,000 crore been spent on the scheme."

11:26 May 31

"There is no section in our country that is unaffected by the difficulties caused by the disease. However, the worst affected are the poor and the labourers. Their pain, their agony, and their ordeal can't be expressed in words."

11:22 May 31

PM lays stress on Yoga and Ayurveda

"Yoga and Ayurveda are also good practices to adopt during the coronavirus crisis, as they strengthen the respiratory system. These are time tested practices." 

11:19 May 31

PM Narendra Modi: "One more thing that has touched my heart is innovation at this moment of crisis. A multitude of countrymen from villages & cities, from small scale traders to startups, our labs are devising even new ways of fighting against Corona; with novel innovations."
 

11:17 May 31

"A major chunk of economy is active now. There should be no laxity in maintaining six feet distance (Do Gaj Doori), wearing masks & staying indoors as much as possible. We need to be more vigilant now. Due to everyone's support, fight against COVID-19 is being fought strongly."

11:17 May 31

Innovation amidst Crisis

"Road to victory to Corona is long, we are facing new challenges and overcoming them with our will power. Several shopkeepers, in order to maintain six feet distance, have fitted pipes in their shops. They place groceries on one side and it is delivered on the other side. Even in the field of education, many innovations have come up."

11:14 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises on the work of Women Self Help Groups in combating coronavirus pandemic.

11:13 May 31

 India's Seva Shakti is visible in the fight against COVID-19

It is important to be even more careful now. Every Indian has played a part in the battle against COVID-19. 

11:13 May 31

"India's population is more than other countries, despite that we have tackled it well. We have endured suffering, but everyone is resolved to handle it," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

11:10 May 31

No Section of Our Country is Untouched by the Coronavirus pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "No section of our country is untouched by the current crisis. Migrants, poor people and labourers are the worst impacted.  

11:06 May 31

PM Modi in Mann ki Baat: When last time I spoke with you in Mann Ki Baat, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed but this time curbs have been lifted.

 Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures. 

11:02 May 31

'People driven movement'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on the last day of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown appreciated the efforts of all the frontline warriors involved the fight against COVID-19. PM said that Indians have greatly contributed to sail through these unprecedented times. 

07:06 May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday, the last day of the fourth phase of COVID-19 induced lockdown.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 65th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am on Sunday, the final day of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown.

The address by the Prime Minister is likely to focus on the relaxations being given from June 1, after over two months of lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19.

On Saturday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for phased re-opening of 'all activities outside containment zones for the next one month beginning June 1'.

Incidentally, the 'Mann Ki Baat' address comes a day after the one-year anniversary of the second term of the Modi government.

In the 64th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister had focused on the situation prevailing in the country due to COVID-19 and urged people to help the poor, migrants and needy during the lockdown.

He had said that India's fight against coronavirus is 'people-driven' and is being fought by the masses and the administration together.

The Prime Minister had on March 24 announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was later extended, in phases, till May 31.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India witnessed the highest ever spike of 7,964 coronavirus positive cases on Saturday, taking the total count in the country to 1,73,763.

With as many as 265 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll due to the virus now stands at 4,971. Out of the total number of coronavirus cases, 86,422 are active cases and 82,370 have been cured/discharged/migrated.

ANI REPORT

Last Updated : May 31, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

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