Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought forgiveness for putting people in trouble by ordering a complete lockdown in the country but said the fight against coronavirus is one of life and death.
“My conscience told me that you would definitely forgive me because I had to make some decisions that have made you very difficult,” he said in his radio program Mann Ki Baat.
“In particular, when I look at my poor brothers and sisters, I definitely think they must be wondering what kind of prime minister it is that has put us in this position,” he said.
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Modi has addressed the country twice in the last few days on the issue of coronavirus outbreak.
The Prime Minister, in his address on March 24, announced a 21-day nationwide bandh, as the government, as part of efforts to combat the spread of Kovid-19, infected around 1000 people and so far 25 people have died in India. is.
Earlier, he called for a Janata curfew on March 22, which continued for 14 hours as people stayed away from roads and public places during this period.
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n Saturday, he announced new funds for citizens in emergencies as a catastrophic crisis caused by the outbreak of coronovirus unfolds.
“People from all regions expressed their willingness to donate to India’s war against COVID-19. Respecting that sentiment, the Prime Minister’s Civil Assistance, and Emergency Situation Fund has formed Relief. This will go a long way in creating a healthy India, ”the Prime Minister tweeted.
Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat radio program is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month
