Prime Minister's fourth address: Modi says lockout in the country till May 3; Permission for some important items from April 20, back if corona spreads pm modi

Today is the last day of the nationwide lockout that took effect on March 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 25 minutes on Tuesday. He announced an extension of the lockout in the country by May 3. It also said that some essential items would be allowed from April 20. If corona is spread in your area, this permission will be revoked immediately. This is Modi's fourth message to the country in the last 26 days.

So far, eight states and one union territory have announced an extension of the lockout by April 30. These include Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. At the same time, the Union Territory of Puducherry also announced an increase in the lockout. However, during the meeting with the Chief Ministers, the Prime Minister chanted the slogan 'Jaan Bhi Aur Jahan Bhi'.

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The Prime Minister began his address by saying, "Hello my dear countrymen, India's fight against Corona is moving forward with great vigor. Thanks to the dedication and sacrifice of all your countrymen, India has so far been able to avert huge losses from Corona. You have saved the year of your country and India by being sad. I know how much trouble you have.
• The hassle of getting around is far from family. But you are doing your duty like a disciplined soldier for the sake of the country. I salute you all with respect. ''
• "It is the strength of the people of India that is enshrined in our Constitution." On the birth anniversary of Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar, we show our collective strength and determination,
• Tribute to Baba Sahib for the people of India. The life of Baba Sahib gives us constant inspiration to overcome every challenge on the strength of our determination and hard work. I salute Baba Sahib for all the people of the country. ''
• “Friends! There are also different festival times in different parts of the country. Anyway, India is full of festivals and green colors. Blooms between festivals.New Year has started in many states with festivals like Baisakhi. The way the people of the country are following the rules in the midst of the lockout, and living in their homes with restraint and celebrating festivals with great simplicity, is all very inspiring and commendable. I wish you and your family a Happy New Year. ''
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• Friends! Today, we are all well aware of the Corona Global Epidemic situation around the world. You have been a partner and witness to how India has tried to prevent infection compared to other countries. Before we had a single case of corona, India had started screening passengers from corona affected countries at the airport. Before the corona reached 100 patients, India had made 14 days of isolation mandatory for every foreign traveler. Malls, theaters, clubs, gyms were closed. ''
• “Friends! When we had only 550 cases of corona here, then India took a big step towards a complete lockout of 21 days. India did not wait for the problem to escalate, but as soon as the problem arose, it took immediate action and tried its best to stop it at once. This is a crisis in which it is not appropriate to compare with any other country. Yet we cannot deny some truths. It is also true that if we look at Corona's statistics among the most powerful countries in the world, India is in a much more stable position than them.
• “Month-day. Months ago, many countries were on par with India in terms of corona infection. Today, the number of corona cases in those countries is 25 to 30 times higher than in India. Thousands of people have died tragically in those countries. India would not have taken a policing approach, not an integrated approach, would not have taken quick decisions in time, then we would have cried as we imagined the situation in India today. But from past experiences, it is clear that we have chosen the path, in today's situation it is right for us.
• “Social distances and lockouts have benefited the country immensely. If you look at it only from an economic point of view, it seems expensive, a great price has to be paid, but it cannot be compared before the lives of Indians. Today, it is only natural to consider the fact that India has embarked on a road with limited resources. The state governments and local self-governing bodies of the country have also played a major role in this.
• "Everybody tried to hold office for 24 hours. But friends, as the corona spreads in all these endeavors, it has made health professionals and governments around the world more aware. In India, too, there has been constant discussion about how the battle for Carona is moving forward, how we should win, how to reduce the damage done here, how to alleviate the suffering of the people. One thing emerges from all these discussions, it is the suggestion of everyone, it is also the suggestion of the citizens that the lockout should be extended. ''
• Many states have already decided to increase the lockout. Taking all the suggestions into consideration, it has been decided that the lockout will now have to be extended till May 3. That is, by May 3, all of us, the countrymen, will have to remain locked up. During this time, we have to follow the discipline as we are doing. I urge all my countrymen that Corona will not allow us to expand into new territories at any cost. If the same patient grows locally, this should be a concern for us.
• "If a single patient has died tragically from anywhere in Corona, our concern should be heightened." So we have to be more careful than before, pointing to hotspots. Places expected to turn into hotspots will be closely monitored. Creating new hotspots will further challenge our work. Therefore, the fight against Corona will be intensified in the next one week to a week. By April 20, every town, every police station, every district, every state will be scrutinized. There will be a continuous assessment of how much Lakda Down is being followed, and how much the area has protected itself from Corona.
• "Areas that will be successful in this difficulty, which will not allow hotspots to grow and which are less likely to turn into hotspots, may be allowed some important works from April 20, may be exempted." But remember, this permission will be conditional. Exit rules will be very strict. If the lockout rules are broken in our area and the corona falls, all permission will be revoked immediately
• Prime Minister Modi's 3 messages so far are on Corona

First: The Prime Minister addressed the nation on March 19 and spoke of imposing a public curfew on March 22. On this day everything in the country was closed. In the evening, people thanked the Corona Fighters by clapping and playing a plate inside the house.

Second: Modi addressed on March 24 and announced a nationwide lockout from March 25 to April 14 to prevent corona infection. He had said that people should follow the Laxman Rekha to stay at home to break the corona chain.

Third, Prime Minister Modi released a video message on April 3. It appealed to the people to show solidarity by lighting lamps, candles and mobile lights for 9 minutes on April 5 at 9 pm.