Take pledge to make India coronavirus free this Independence Day: PM Modi

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation via his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' in which he asked people to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day in a different way. "Pledge to free the nation from Covid-19 this Independence Day," PM Modi said.

He started the address with Kargil Vijay Diwas, speaking about how Pakistan had betrayed India leading to a war. Then he spoke about India's fight against coronavirus pandemic.

He praised how India has managed to keep the fatality rate low and it is because of people who stood strong against it. Though he mentioned that the virus has not finished and people will have to continue their fight against it.

PM had invited people to share “inspiring anecdotes” of collective efforts which brought about positive changes in other’s lives.

On July 11, he tweeted, “I am sure you would be aware of inspiring anecdotes of how collective efforts have brought about positive changes. You would surely know of initiatives that have transformed many lives. Please share them for this month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 26th!”

Watch the complete episode below:

This was the 77th episode of the programme, and the last one before India’s Independence Day on August 15.