Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation once again on May 12, with regards to the country's plan to tackle COVID-19. In his speech, the Prime Minister revealed, "Scientists say that coronavirus will be a part of our lives for a very long time. But we can't let our lives remain confined around Corona. We will wear masks and maintain social distancing but we will not let it affect us." In an effort to handle the economic crisis, the PM has announce a relief package of Rs 20 lakh crore, which he revealed to be roughly 10% of our GDP. PM Narendra Modi Announces Lockdown 4 as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise in India, Says Details Will be Shared Before May 18.
He mentioned that the aim of the package will be to improve the lives and conditions of labourers, farmers and the small and medium scale industries that have suffered from all sides during the lockdown.
After the speech is over, several celebs like Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Anupam Kher, Vikaas Kalantri,
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Shahid Kapoor
Very powerful and inspiring speech by Shri Narendra Modi ji @PMOIndia. #golocal
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) May 12, 2020
Raj Singh Arora
#Narendermodi Speech today.
NO COMMENTS.
I am Not a Specialist
But awaiting Comments of the special overeducated Twitter #Liberandus of the country as to their analysis as Economists,Politicians, Businessmen,Farmers, Sociologists & Ministers of all other IMP Sectors of #India
— Raj Singh Arora (@rajsingharora26) May 12, 2020
Anupam Kher
जब भारत के प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi बोलते हैं तो न केवल देश बल्कि पूरा विश्व सुनता है और प्रेरणा लेता है।130 करोड़ भारतीय आत्मनिर्भरता की कुंजी लेकर चलेंगे तो क़ामयाबी यक़ीनन हमारे क़दम चूमेगी।वैसे 20,00,000 करोड़ ऐसे दिखते है- 20000000000000! गणित ठीक है ना? शायद!😳#जयहो 🤓🇮🇳
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 12, 2020
Arjun Rampal
Wow 20 lakh Crore!!!!! Now that’s what is the need of the hour and that’s why he’s our leader @PMOIndia @narendramodi great news in these uncertain times. #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #jaihind
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) May 12, 2020
Vikaas Kalantri
One of the best speeches in the time of crisis by the head of any country #AatmanirbharBharat #20lakhcrore is huge. 10% of gdp. Kudos @narendramodi ji @PMOIndia you have hit the ball out off the park and heard everyone on everything. Amazing sir. More power & strength 👏👏👍👍
— Vikaas Kalantri (@VikasKalantri) May 12, 2020
Paresh Rawal
Always have Faith in @narendramodi . He will find way or Make one .
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 12, 2020
Ranvir Shorey
But yes, I love the idea.
“No if, no but,
only #AatmanirbharBharat!” 👍🏽@PMOIndia
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) May 12, 2020
PM also mentioned that India will go into Lockdown's fourth phase, though the details of the lockdown would be shared on May 18. He said in his 33-minute long speech, "Lockdown 4 will be in a new form with new rules. Based on the suggestions by states, information related to lockdown 4 will be given to you before 18th May. We will fight Corona and we will move forward."
India has reached the 70k mark with cases in the country tallying upto 70,756, which include 46,008 active cases, 22,454 cured and discharged cases and 2,293 patients deceased.
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