Newsinc24 Team Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India is fighting the new wave of COVID with great success. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio on Sunday, Modi said it is a matter of pride that about four and a half crore children have been administered vaccine doses till now. He said about 60 percent of youth in the age group of 15 to 18 years have been vaccinated within just three to four weeks. He stressed that this will not only protect the youth but also help them to continue with their studies.
Modi highlighted that within 20 days, one crore people have taken the precautionary dose as well. He termed people's trust on indigenous vaccine as the country's strength. He called the reduction of COVID cases as a positive sign. He however cautioned people to be safe, and added that the pace of economic activities of the country should be maintained. Modi said the 30th of January reminds everyone of the teachings of Bapu. The Prime Minister noted that Republic Day functions will now start from the 23rd of January on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.The celebrations will continue till the 30th of January which is Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.
Prime Minister said a digital sculpture of Netaji has also been installed at India Gate and thanked people for welcoming this with enthusiasm. He added that in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India is re-establishing its national symbols through these efforts.Modi highlighted that love for nature and compassion for every living being is part of Indian culture. He said a glimpse of this was seen recently when a tigress died in Pench Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh. The Forest Department had named it T-15. He said the death of this tigress made people very emotional and they even performed her last rites. Modi said this love of Indians for nature and living beings was greatly appreciated the world over.
