Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that violence against, abuse of and rude behaviour towards frontline workers fighting COVID-19 were not acceptable. Podcast | Protecting frontline workers and involving communities in the battle against COVID-19The Prime Minister participated in an online inauguration from New Delhi. “Due to mob mentality, those on duty — doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers — are subjected to violence,” he said. The Prime Minister also said that there was a need to focus on humanity-centric development in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister also appreciated the Karnataka government for its handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Source: The Hindu June 01, 2020 07:01 UTC