We experienced strength of togetherness of 130 crore Indians yesterday: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that people from every section of the society and age group demonstrated unity on Sunday by responding to the Prime Minister ‘9 pm-9minute’ appeal and strengthened the resolve to the fight against COVID-19.

“We experienced yesterday at 9 pm, the strength of togetherness of 130 crores people of our country,” said PM Modi. He further praised the citizens of the country for their support to the lockdown imposed across India in the wake of coronavirus threat.

“The maturity shown by the people during the lockdown, in a large country like India, is unprecedented. No one could have imagined that the people will abide by this with such obedience and sense of service,” said Prime Minister Modi.

We experienced yesterday at 9 pm, the strength of togetherness of 130 crores people of our country. People from every section of society & age group demonstrated this unity and strengthened the resolve in fight against #COVID19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/G8BYAn9u1F

— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2020

“I state it with full responsibility that this is a long war against coronavirus pandemic. But we do not have to get tired or take a rest in this war. We have to emerge victoriously. Today, the country has only one goal and one resolve – to win this war,” he added.

The Prime Minister continued saying, that the government has developed an Aarogya Setu app through which one can get information regarding the infected cases around them.

Govt has developed an Aarogya Setu app. I request all of you to tell people about it, everyone should make sure that at least 40 others install it. They will get info through it about possibly infected cases around them. In these tough times, we have to ensure this: PM #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/kMeiu0wr5s

— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2020

“I request all of you to tell people about it, everyone should make sure that at least 40 others install it. They will get info through it about possibly infected cases around them. In these tough times, we have to ensure this,” he added.

Our mothers & sisters gave their jewellery during wars in the past. The current situation is in no means less than a war. It is a war to save humanity. I appeal to every BJP worker to contribute to PM-CARES Fund & motivate 40 others for the same: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/vXPTN5LAtF

— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2020

The Prime Minister also advised everyone to take necessary preventive measures and stay protected by adopting the mantra of social distancing.

“Always remember, whenever you go out your face should be covered, I say you should keep your face covered even at your homes. The mantra today for the whole world is social distancing and discipline,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the BJP workers and the nation on the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) 40th Foundation Day. (ANI)