Friday, April 26, 2024

PM Modi launches ‘Jan Andolan’ campaign; urges citizens against Coronavirus





India is the second worst-hit country and is at a very critical stage in its fight against the coronavirus. In view of the upcoming festivals, prime minister Narendra Modi has launched a “Jan Andolan” campaign to exhort the citizens to save themselves from the pandemic.

The campaign has been launched through the official twitter handle of the prime minister–#Unite2FightCorona–and urges people to strictly follow social distancing norms with the assurance that the fight against the pandemic would be won.

PM said that India’s fight against Corona is people-driven and is inspired by how Covid-warriors have withstood in these times of trouble. The country has to continue the momentum to protect the citizens from the virus, said Modi.

PM Modi has launched the campaign through his official Twitter handle and has appealed to people to strictly follow social distancing norms and assured that the fight against the pandemic will be won.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released the statement on Wednesday regarding the campaign.  The statement mentioned how the campaign will be conducted in various languages across the country and a Covid-19 pledge would be taken by all.

Dissemination throughout the country using all media platforms, banners, and posters at public places, involving frontline workers and targeting beneficiaries of government schemes, will be part of the plan,” the statement added.


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