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PM Modi's address highlights: In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned people against complacency in fighting COVID-19 ahead of festival season. In the speech that lasted 12 minutes, the PM said that the lockdown may be over, but the virus persisted in India. This was PM Modi’s seventh such address to the nation since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic besides promising vaccine for every citizen once it is available. In his previous addresses, the prime minister had spoken about various measures being taken to curb the virus' spread and had also announced economic and welfare packages. This latest address was on on a day India reported around 46,700 new COVID-19 cases – the lowest single-day rise in nearly three months. New coronavirus infections in the country have fallen significantly and consistently since the end of September. But, experts have warned that not following safety measures during the upcoming festive season could lead to a massive surge in novel coronavirus infections.
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"Looks likethe PM has seen the crowd that RLD chief Tejashwi Yadav is drawing in his rallies. He seems rattled, has not said anything new," RLD's Manoj Kumar Jha on PM Modi's address to the nation.
Prime Minister Modi appealed to people with folfed hands. "I pray to all of you, I want to see all o fyou safe and your families happy. I want to see festivals bring cheer in your lives," he said
All countries are working on a war-footing for making COVID-19 vaccine. Our government is preparing to make vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available: PM Modi
We cant let the fight against Coronavirus weaken, unless we have a vaccine : PM Modi
Not the time to think Coronavirus is over. We have seen videos in last few days that show that people are being careless. If you are being careless and going out of homes without masks, you are putting your lives and the lives of your families in danger: PM Modi
We need not forget that the lockdown is over butthe Coronavius is still there: PM Modi
We have come a long way in the fight against Coronavirus: PM Modi
In Bihar, I appeal to all LJP candidates to listen to the address alon with the people of their area. Also,maintain social distancing in view of of Coronavirus : LJP chief Chirag Paswan in a tweet
