New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties represented in the Parliament and discussed several issues related to coronavirus outbreak in the country.
The meeting was held through video conference and it included members of parties with four or more members in the Parliament.
PM Modi said that entire world is currently facing grave challenge of COVID-19, adding that present situation is epoch changing event in mankind’s history & we must evolve to counter impact. He praised efforts of states working together with the Centre in fight against the pandemic.
He praised the efforts of state governments working together with the Centre in this fight against the pandemic. He noted that the country has witnessed constructive and positive politics through the coming together of all sections of polity to present a united front in this battle. He also praised the sense of belonging, discipline, dedication and commitment with which each and every citizen is contributing in this endeavour, be it in following social distancing, Janta Curfew or the Lockdown.
Prime Minister underlined that the situation in the country is akin to a ‘social emergency’. The country has been forced to take tough decisions, and must continue to remain vigilant. He said that several state governments, district administrations and experts have asked for extension of the phase of Lockdown.
The leaders thanked the Prime Minister for the meeting, appreciated the timely measures taken by him and said that the entire country is standing united behind him during the crisis. They talked about boosting the health and morale of the healthcare workers, ramping up testing facilities, the need to assist smaller states and UTs and tackling the challenges of hunger and malnutrition. They also spoke about economic and other policy measures to boost the country’s capability in this battle against the pandemic. Suggestions were given by the leaders on extending the lockdown and on a phased exit after lockdown ends.
This was Prime Minister’s first interaction with floor leaders, including those from the Opposition, post the lockdown in the country.
