Lockdown Extension A Game-Changer, Sure People Will Follow Norms: Prakash Javadekar
Mumbai: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday termed the lockdown as a “game-changer” in the fight against coronovirus and expressed confidence that people will have “positive feedback” on the decision and will follow it.
Javadekar told ANI, “The Prime Minister’s speech today was a dialogue with the people of India. It reflected the leader’s determination to save the country from Coronaviruses. It reflects the most sensitive part of leadership, where he cares for citizens of every class.”
Javadekar said, “He (PM Modi) has a plan, which will be announced tomorrow and what cannot be allowed after April 20. However, he has essentially appealed to continue the lockdown.”
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He said, “Discipline has to be maintained. It will be a game-changer. We can win and we will win this battle against Coronovirus. Many countries have failed but we will win with the support of the people.”
The Union Minister also urged scientists across the country to come forward to develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
“We are committed to fighting the menace of coronavirus. I am sure people will follow the lockdown extension,” he said.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation wherein he announced the extension of the lockdown, which was slated to end today, till May 3, and urged people to follow the norms.
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India’s total number of coronavirus positive cases has climbed to 10,363 including 8,988 active cases, 1,035 cured/discharged/migrated and 339 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today.
(With ANI Inputs)
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