The Prime Minister said that social distancing should be maintained even during the festive season

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the festive season is just beginning, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh and Sajibu Chiraba. In Chaitra Navratri, starting today, people should not rush and follow social differences, otherwise the number of corona victims in the country may increase. Shri Modi said that I too worship my mother, but this time I pray for the good health, safety and well-being of all the nurses, doctors, medical staff, policemen and media workers who are engaged in the fight against Corona. I dedicate to accomplishment. For more details of PM address to nation about precaution in festive season read below:

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PM greets people on the occasion of various festivals across the country

Festivals to strengthen resolve to overcome our circumstances, says PM

25 MAR 2020

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on occasion of various festivals across the country.

In a series of tweets PM said, “We are celebrating various festivals across India and also the start of a New Year as per our traditional calendar. Greetings on Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. May these auspicious occasions bring good health, happiness and prosperity in our lives.

We are marking these festivals at a time when our nation is battling the COVID-19 menace. The celebrations will not be like they are usually but they will strengthen our resolve to overcome our circumstances. May we keep working to fight COVID-19 together.”