Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 PM after the DGMO-level talk between India and Pakistan. The much-anticipated speech will be his first since India’s strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists on April 22. In the aftermath of the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation led to the neutralisation of over 100 terrorists. Pakistan responded with an attempted counter-attack, which was successfully intercepted by Indian forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation once again, and as has often been the case, the timing is 8 pm. So far, whenever PM Modi appeared before the public at 8 pm, some big announcement was made. Whether it was the announcement of demonetization or the talk of imposing a 21-day lockdown, PM Modi had announced everything at 8 pm.
14 April 2020: Lockdown extended till 3 May
Prime Minister Modi had previously addressed the nation on April 14, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he announced the extension of the lockdown until May 3 as part of efforts to combat the virus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on 24 March 2020: Lockdown for 21 days
On 24 March, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, through a tweet, said he would be talking to the nation at 8 PM to give some important updates on the worsening global coronavirus pandemic. In his televised address, he ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, from midnight, to contain the spread of COVID-19. Resorting to expression of the severity of the situation, the Prime Minister pointed out that even advanced nations could not control the virus and noted that the only effective weapon to fight its spread was social distancing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation: March 19, 2020- Janata Curfew
In his address, PM Modi had said that I request all the countrymen to go out of their house only if it is very necessary for the next few weeks. If possible, work from home. I demand Janata Curfew from today. That is, a curfew imposed by the public, for the public. All the countrymen have to follow the Janata Curfew on Sunday, 22 March, from 7 am to 9 pm. Janata Curfew will also prepare us for the upcoming challenges. We should thank the service-oriented people by clapping or beating thali, sounding the siren at 5 pm on March 22. All the senior citizens in our family, the elderly aged 60-65, should not go out of the house for the next few weeks. Respect the Corona warriors, those who are engaged in cleaning and essential work. Those who are financially well off should take care of those working with them and for them. Do not cut their salary. We have to see that we do not put unnecessary pressure on the hospitals. Do not go to the hospital for routine checkup. Postpone such surgeries which can be postponed. This pandemic has also had a huge impact on the economy. For this, the government has formed a Covid-19 task force to collect information from everyone. This task force will assess the impact of this pandemic on the economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation: March 27, 2019- Mission Shakti
In his address, PM Modi had said that India has become a superpower in space today, our scientists have shot down a live satellite in low earth orbit. India has become the fourth country in the world to do so. Earlier, only Russia, America and China had this power. Under Mission ‘Shakti’, the operation was completed in just three minutes. This target was 300 kilometers away. This mission started shortly before 12 noon and in a very short time our scientists did this amazing feat. India achieved anti-satellite missile capability. Success has been achieved with the A-SAT missile manufactured in India itself. We are proud of our scientists. DRDO deserves congratulations for this great mission.
India’s progress in space is important. A-SAT missile will give India new strength from the security point of view. Our space capability is not against anyone. Our aim is to maintain peace, not to wage war. Modern technology will have to be adopted for positive change in the lives of the countrymen. We have full faith in the hard work and ability of our people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation: February 15, 2019- after the Pulwama attack
In his address on 15 February 2019, PM Modi had said that I pay tribute to the martyrs of Pulwama terror attack. They have sacrificed their lives while serving the country. My sympathies are with their families in this hour of grief. I understand the anger in the country due to this attack, the blood of the people is boiling. The expectations of the country at this time, the feelings of doing something, are natural. Our security forces have been given complete freedom. We have full faith in the bravery of our soldiers. I have full faith that people colored with patriotism will also provide correct information to our agencies, so that our fight to crush terrorism can be intensified. I have full faith that people colored with patriotism will also provide correct information to our agencies, so that our fight to crush terrorism can be intensified. Our neighboring country, which is currently going through a period of great economic crisis, also feels that it can ruin India by creating such havoc. These plans of its will also never be fulfilled. 130 crore Indians will give a befitting reply to every such conspiracy, every such attack. Friends, after the Pulwama attack, the mood and atmosphere is of grief as well as anger. The country will fight such attacks strongly, it is not going to stop.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation: November 8, 2016- Demonetisation
PM Modi’s address to the nation on 8 November 2016 is still fresh in the minds of every citizen. On 8 November 2016, everyone’s eyes were on the US presidential election, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi suddenly appeared in front of the countrymen for the first time. He also made a surprising announcement. He said that from midnight today, the currently issued currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will no longer be legal tender, meaning these currencies will be legally invalid. We have made some arrangements so that the citizens of the country have to face as little trouble as possible. Your money will remain yours, you do not need to worry. From time to time, keeping in mind the monetary system, the Reserve Bank has been bringing new notes of higher value in circulation with the consent of the Central Government.
