Prime Minister Modi Reflects on India’s COVID-19 Battle and Vaccination Campaign
Reported by Deeksha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminisced about India’s COVID-19 battle and vaccination campaign during an interaction with philanthropist Bill Gates.
He recounted the nationwide solidarity on March 22, 2020, when people clapped and banged utensils to honor healthcare workers. Modi emphasized his adherence to COVID-19 protocols publicly, including calls for actions like clapping and lighting lamps, aimed at fostering unity in the fight against the virus.
He highlighted the importance of persuasion and education in a democracy, noting how citizens embraced measures like mask-wearing and vaccination.
Despite financial challenges, Modi assured the government’s commitment to vaccine distribution. He shared a personal moment of receiving the vaccine with his 95-year-old mother to build trust in its safety.
Modi’s reflections underscored the power of collective action, leadership by example, and the significance of trust and solidarity in overcoming global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
