Key Highlights: PM Modi's Address on Covid-19 Fight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today morning will deliver a keynote address in a virtual Vesak global celebration on Buddha Purnima. The event is being organised in the honour of the victims and the frontline warriors of COVID-19. The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist umbrella organization, is holding a virtual prayer event with the participation of all the supreme heads of the Buddhist Sanghas from around the world, an official statement said.

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09:14 AM

Today, India is standing firmly in support of everyone, without any discrimination, who are in need or who are in trouble, in the country or across the globe: PM Narendra Modi

09:10 AM

The message and resolve to reduce problems of every life has guided the culture of India. Lord Buddha contributed to the enrichment of Indian civilization and tradition. Buddha became his own light and also lit the lives of others in his journey of life: PM Narendra Modi

09:00 AM

We are determined in our fight against coronavirus: PM Modi

09:00 AM

We are extremely lucky that we get to see several examples of people who are sacrificing their own comfort for the greater good of serving the masses. All such people deserve are gratitude: PM Modi

08:59 AM

The world is passing through a tough phase: PM Modi
 

08:59 AM

I appreciate you for your cooperation in these desperate times of coronavirus: PM Modi

08:54 AM

PM Modi Thanks Nation for Serving Humanity Amid Crisis

I thank all who are working during these tough times. I salute you and I hope you are keeping yourself safe. I hope youre family is safe. I hope you keep serving humanity," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

08:53 AM

India Using Buddha's Teachings to Help the World: Modi

"India will continue to help developments in the world using Buddha' teachings amid the corona crisis," says PM Modi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. 

08:52 AM

India Will Continue to Serve All Those Who Sought Our Help: Modi

"India has helped and will be continue to serve all nations amid the coronavirus pandemic while folloowing our restrictions and keeping in mind our national interests," says PM Modi. 

08:50 AM

PM Modi Goes Live on Bhuddha Purnima on Covid-19 Response

"People who are always helping humanity are the true disciples of Buddha", says PM Modi on IBC World Live Stream-Virtual Vesak. 

08:47 AM

Narendra Modi's 10-minute keynote address starts at 9 AM. Before that, Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel and Minister of State for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju will be participating in the event.