VIDEO: PM MODI ADDRESSES THE NATION ON UNLOCK PHASE II MAKES BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation as India enters Unlock Phase II. In his address, he announced the extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November end.

This yojana will help over 80 crore people to avail 5 kg free food grains and this extension will cost over Rs 90,000 crore.

Below are few highlights from his speech: 

- Despite rising COVID-19 cases, India is still in a very stable situation due to timely decisions taken by the government. PM Modi also said that ever since Unlock 1.0 started in the country, negligence in personal and social behaviour has been increasing.

- This address of PM Modi comes as the government prepares for Unlock Phase II, which begins from July 1, with relaxations in night curfew, provision for more domestic flights and trains, and clearance for more than five people in a shop.

- "Whether village Pradhan or country's Pradhan Mantri, no one is above rules. Earlier, we were careful about masks, do gaj doori and washing our hands. We were very careful. But now, when we need to be more cautious, increasing carelessness is cause for concern. People have to become cautious again, especially in containment zones," PM Modi said in his speech. 

"We are entering Unlock2. We are also entering a season in which cold, cough, fever increases. I appeal to all of you, please take care of yourself," he finally added.

Watch the video below: 

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— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2020