PM Modi Announces Extension Of Lockdown Till May 3, Here Are Key Takeaways Of Speech For Students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation this morning, announced extension of a nationwide lockdown till May 3, 2020 in containing the spread of COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus pandemic and called for ensuring stricter implementation of the countrywide lockdown in a resolve to save India from the clutches of the dreaded virus.

Stating that a majority of States and its Chief Ministers had favored extension of lockdown in tackling the COVID-19 spread, the Prime Minister also hinted at granting conditional relief for states, regions and towns that show improvement and progress in mitigating the pandemic following a close monitoring till April 20 to be categorised as "No Hotspot' zones.

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The Prime Minister, invoking Dr. B.R Ambedkar on his 129th birth anniversary, on the occasion, said "People have been going through a lot of hardships to save India. I know you faced many difficulties. I respectfully bow to the people of India for their sacrifice. This collective strength of ours is a true tribute to B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary."

Seeking people's cooperation in ensuring a successful a lockdown, PM Modi stressed on resorting to 'Seven Step' solution in fight against Coronavirus.

• Take a special care of the elderly in family and senior citizens
• Maintain "social distancing" while adhering to the lockdown rules
• Reach out to the needy and poor families
• Industries, companies must be empathetic towards its employees and not resort to lay-offs
• Express gratitude to the healthcare personnel, police and other front-line warriors
• Boost immunity by following Ayush Ministry guidelines
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The 21-day nationwide lockdown that was scheduled to end on April 14, 2020, was extended till May 3, 2020 by PM Modi, even as the number of COVID-19 cases in India surged to 10,000 plus with 360 deaths, as per the official data.

Check out PM Modi's address to the nation on extended lockdown2 here