Role of PM Modi during COVID-19

Role of PM Modi during COVID-19

The prime minister was successful in conveying a clear message to the people of India that in fighting this pandemic, we have to be united and that our collective future depends on our resolve to maintain social distancing. The fact that 1.3 billion citizens spontaneously and voluntarily agreed to follow the Janata curfew and applaud our health care and essential service workers, followed by majority of the population’s willingness to support the 21-day lockdown, shows that India is a mature democracy in which citizens support even the drastic measures of the government if it is in national and larger health interest. 



PM Modi's address to the nation on COVID-19

After the COVID outbreak Prime Minister Modi addressed 3 times to the nation.



First address on March 19^th: PM Narendra Modi made an appeal to people across India. He urged all countrymen to follow ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday, 22nd March, from 7 AM to 9 PM. PM Modi said Janta Curfew is beginning of a long battle.

The PM's appeal for Janata Curfew had birth a three-fold impact: 

·       It demonstrated that our entire nation can voluntarily rise to avert a calamity bearing testimony to our collective determination, will power and discipline. 

Even a single day of universal social distancing had a blow to the transmission chain of the virus.

·       It had prepared us for the next steps in case we experience a full-blown stage III scenario

Steps taken to promote Social Distancing in India: 

a.      Railway concessions suspended to discourage travel. 

b.     Work from home, alternate day attendance and staggered timings for Government employees. 

c.      States to regulate working hours, except for essential services. 

d.     States to explore staggered timings for industry, measures to check crowds. 

e.      Schools, gyms etc must be closed, no sporting events or religious gatherings.  

The PM's key proposals against COVID-19 outbreak: 

·       Covid-19 Economic task force to be headed by the Finance Minister. It will take measures to boost the economy and ensure decisions are implemented.  

·       Don’t cut wages of those working for you.

·       Children under 10 years and those aged over 60 years should stay home.

·       Avoid panic buying, India has enough supplies.

·       At 5 pm on Sunday express gratitude to those working around the clock.

·       Avoid routine health check-ups at hospitals and postpone elective surgery.

·       Stay away from rumours.

Second Address on March 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days. He stated that the analysis of happenings in all these countries since the last two months, and the opinion of experts has proved that there is only one way to effectively deal with Coronavirus - Social Distancing.

Video message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a video message on Friday March 27, urged Indians to switch off their lights for 9 minutes at 9 pm on Sunday, April 5 and asked everyone to light a candle, 'diya', or mobile flashlight, to mark the fight against coronavirus. PM cautioned Indians from venturing out on streets during the nine-minute activity.



Third Address on April 14: PM Modi announced extension of lockdown 2.0 for 19 days (April 15 to May 3) and gave final key seven for the population:

Scientists, Researchers and educators clearly suggest that PM Modi’s bold move of lockdown and strict implementation by state and local authorities has ensured that many lives are saved.  We look forward to win the battle.