The PM said that India’s efforts to battle the pandemic set an example and was appreciated globally, including by leaders with whom he spoke. “We saw the collective power of 1.3 billion people... it has prepared citizens for a long battle. I say this after careful consideration — this is a long battle, we can’t get tired, we can’t get defeated.” There was only one resolve, the PM emphasised — of defeating the pandemic. His second appeal to workers was to produce such face covers and gift them to five to seven people each. “During wars, women used to give their jewellery; even the poor used to give their meagre savings.

Source: Hindustan Times April 06, 2020 18:26 UTC