It's Long Fight That India Will Win, Says PM Modi As He Praises Nation's Efforts To Combat Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addresses Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on party’s 40th Foundation Day. During his address, PM Modi urged all party carders to help those who are in need. "This foundation day of BJP has come at a time when not only the country but also the world is going through a difficult time. Humanity is facing a crisis, our devotion to service of the country creates our path during this challenging time,” PM Modi said. Listing the measures taken by the government to curb the threats of COVID-19 pandemic, PM Modi said that India has worked rapidly with a holistic approach that is being appreciated by not only Indians but also WHO. All countries should come together and fight this, so India had active participation in the meeting of the SAARC countries and the G20 meeting."

"We started our fight against Covid-19 much earlier with the help of all state governments. We will continue our fight with the help of experts and have taken stringent decisions in the process. India has taken proactive decisions," PM Modi added.

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Urging the BJP Karyakartas to donate in PM CARES Fund, PM Modi said, "Our mothers and sisters gave their jewellery during wars in the past. The current situation is in no means less than a war. It is a war to save humanity. I appeal to every BJP worker to contribute to PM-CARES Fund and motivate 40 others to do the same."

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Earlier today, PM Modi took to Twitter and posted on the occasion and thanked all party karyakartas for their hardword and sacrifice. "We mark our Party's 40th Anniversary when India is battling COVID-19. I appeal to BJP Karyakartas to follow the set of guidelines from our Party President @JPNaddavJi, help those in need and reaffirm the importance of social distancing. Let's make India COVID-19 free," the Prime Minister tweeted.

Here are the highlights of PM Modi speech: