Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, in his first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of the year said that India is fighting with great success with the new wave of COVID-19 adding that the cases of the virus have started decreasing, which is a good sign.
Veterans appreciated Amar Jawan Jyoti being lit at National War Memorial: PM Modi
PM Modi said that many veterans of the security forces wrote letters to him and appreciated the move to light the Amar Jawan Jyoti at National War Memorial.
Addressing the first episode of this year’s Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, “In the ‘National War Memorial’ the names of all the bravehearts of the country who have been martyred since independence are inscribed. Some former soldiers of the army have written to me saying that the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ being lit in front of the memory of the martyrs is a symbol of the immortality of the martyrs”.” “Truly, like ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’, our martyrs are an inspiration and their contribution are also immortal. I would tell all of you, whenever you get an opportunity, definitely visit the ‘National War Memorial’.
PM Modi congratulates Padma Bhushan and PM Bal Puraskar awardees.
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate the Padma Bhushan and PM Bal Puraskar awardees.
“Many important national awards were also given away in the country. One of them is the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Baal Puraskaar. These awards are given to children who have rendered courageous and inspirational work at a young age,” PM Modi added.
PM Modi lauds contribution of Virat, elite horse of President’s Bodyguard
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the contributions of President’s Bodyguard, Virat, the horse in the President’s Bodyguard who retired on January 26 after 13 years of service.
“We make a relationship of love with every conscious being. We also got to see a similar sight this time in the Republic Day parade as well. In this parade, the charger mount of the President’s Bodyguard, Virat took part in his last parade,” the Prime Minister said.
“Horse Virat came to Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2003 and used to lead the parade every time on Republic Day as Commandant Charger. Even when a foreign head of state was welcomed in Rashtrapati Bhavan, Virat used to play this role. This year, on Army Day, horse Virat was also given COAS Commendation Card by the Army Chief. In view of Virat’s immense services, after his retirement he was given farewell in an equally grand manner,” he added.
PM Modi lauds nation for fighting new COVID wave with great success
PM said that India is fighting with great success with the new wave of COVID-19 adding that the cases of the virus have started decreasing, which is a good sign.
Emphasising on maintaining the pace of economic activities amid the pandemic, the Prime Minister said, “Now the cases of corona infection have also started decreasing – this is a very positive sign. People should be safe, the pace of economic activities of the country should be maintained – this is the wish of every countryman.”
Highlighting the achievements of the country in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive, PM Modi said that so far about four and a half crore children have been administered the dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is about 60 per cent of youth in the age group of 15 to 18 years within three to four weeks.
The vaccination drive for this age group commenced on January 3 this year.
(With ANI Inputs)
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