Zoom News : Oct 20, 2020, 07:31 PM
New Delhi: With the festive season approaching in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to the citizens of the country to be cautious during celebrations saying recklessness can cost us all.PM Modi, in his seventh address to the nation in seven months since the Covid-19 pandemic hit India, warned citizens that this is “not the time to let our guard down”, as “lockdown is gone but the virus has not left”.PM Modi’s address which can be seen as a big caution for citizens ahead of festivals, comes in wake of experts warning that India could a huge spike in Covid-19 cases during celebrations next month.1. ‘Lockdown is gone but virus is still here’PM Modi said, “In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but the virus still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last seven to eight months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate.”2. ‘No time for complacents’The prime minister said he has seen photos and videos of complacents where people are violating the Covid-19 protocol and warned citizens that this not the time to let our guard down.“Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not being careful anymore. This is not right. If you step out without a mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember, whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike,” PM Modi said in his address to the nation.He also said, “I pray to all of you, I want to see all of you safe and your families happy. I want to see festivals bring cheer your lives.”