PM Modi's Address to the nation last night in the wake of #coronavirus was a well balanced one in all respects. It was sensible, had a call to action, and the right tone. I hope those who could not watch it live make the time to watch the recorded message.
1. Show Resolve and restraint.
2. Stay at home. Elderly above 60 must stay indoors for next few weeks.
3. We Indians, with a population of 130 crores, can not be complacent.
4. Be responsible - Stay healthy, keep others healthy. Don’t try to be a hero and think that because we are healthy, nothing will happen to us. Won’t contract, and won’t transmit.
5.Be compassionate and sensible towards others, especially low wage workers. Pay them fully. They need help.
6. Be a responsible citizen & abide by Govt. guide lines.
7. Maintain social distance. #socialdistancing
8. Don’t panic, don’t give into #panicbuying. There is enough for everyone.
9. Show appreciation and gratitude towards people in essential services who are helping fight the virus.
10. Reduce pressure on Hospitals- postpone routine check ups, non-essential surgeries.
11. Economy will be impacted. Economic task force is constituted.
Observe #Janatacurfew on March 22nd. Sunday from 7am to 9pm. This is essential to curb #CoronaVirus and get the message across to the Indians.
Same day, at 5pm, clap/ ring bells/ sound the siren to show gratitude towards those who are helping/ performing service to those affected.
While all this was fine, I just had one other observation - Mr. Modi mentioned Navratri and “Shakti”. As a leader representing the entire nation, I expect my leader to represent people of all religions and communities and speak for all of them, and not make singular references to festivals or celebrations of one religion or community. Also, should he have delivered his message in English? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
#Indiafightscorona #staysafe #covid19
