“We will decide our present and future,” Mr. Modi said. Mr. Modi said when the pandemic broke, everyone assumed that India would flounder in its handling. But, Mr. Modi said the country displayed its unity and resolve in all spheres in dealing with the disease outbreak. For the future, the Prime Minister Modi dwelt at length over the economic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the spirit of self reliance or atmanirbharta was the only way forward. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on May 12, 2020.

Source: The Hindu May 30, 2020 00:38 UTC