6th Raisina Dialogue: PM Narendra Modi compares COVID-19 pandemic with 'Third World War'

The Indian Premier also said about his government's efforts to save the 1.3 billion people and at the same time supporting other nations in need. He added that India supplied vaccines to over 80 countries.

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April 14, 2021 / 07:36 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 13 said that the 6th edition of Raisina Dialogue is taking place at a watershed moment in human history and compared the COVID-19 pandemic with 'Third World War'.

While inaugurating session, he said, "The horrors of the First and Second World Wars compelled the emergence of a new world order. After the end of the Second World War, over the next few decades, many structures and institutions were created."

"But, under the shadow of the two Wars, they were aimed at answering only one question. How to prevent the Third World War?" he asked and added, "Today, I submit to you that this was the wrong question. As a result, all the steps taken were like treating a patient’s symptoms without addressing the underlying causes."

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The Indian Premier also said about his government's efforts to save the 1.3 billion people and at the same time supporting other nations in need. He added that India supplied vaccines to over 80 countries.

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6th Raisina Dialogue: PM Narendra Modi compares COVID-19 pandemic with 'Third World War'

The Indian Premier also said about his government's efforts to save the 1.3 billion people and at the same time supporting other nations in need. He added that India supplied vaccines to over 80 countries.

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6th Raisina Dialogue: PM Narendra Modi compares COVID-19 pandemic with 'Third World War'

The Indian Premier also said about his government's efforts to save the 1.3 billion people and at the same time supporting other nations in need. He added that India supplied vaccines to over 80 countries.

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