Two laws, the MGNREGA of 2005 and National Food Security Act of 2013, a legacy of the Congress-led UPA is now the nation's lifeline. Much maligned by PM, but COVID-19 has led to climate change!!!
PM Narendra Modi's address to the nation LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address the nation at 4.00 pm today. It is unclear as to what the address would be about. This comes at a time when confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India have reached 5.6 lakh. The death toll in India from the novel coronavirus pandemic stands at 16,893. The Centre has been pushing for reopening of economic activities under its ‘Unlock’ plan. The next phase of reopening, termed ‘Unlock 2.0’, will begin
The address also comes amid escalating tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. On June 15-16, 20 Indian soldiers, including an officer, were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. The Chinese sides also faced casualties. PM Modi had earlier said that India wants peace, but is capable of giving a befitting reply if provoked. Catch the LIVE updates here:
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Two laws, the MGNREGA of 2005 and National Food Security Act of 2013, a legacy of the Congress-led UPA is now the nation's lifeline. Much maligned by PM, but COVID-19 has led to climate change!!!
Central govt should extend free ration to entire population (PTI)
No other country in the world has such a food security scheme. This will take care of food for everybody.
तू इधर उधर की न बात कर,
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 30, 2020
ये बता कि क़ाफ़िला कैसे लुटा,
मुझे रहज़नों से गिला तो है,
पर तेरी रहबरी का सवाल है।
I thank PM Modi for extending the Garib KalyanYojana till Deepavali-Chhath. I welcome this move which will benefit 80 crore poor.
After PM Modi extended the Garib Kalyan Yojana till November-end, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she will beextending free ration for poor till June 2021. (ANI)
The Prime Minister is fighting the coronavirus outbreak with all his might. During this time, PM Modi has made special provisions to ensure that no poor should sleep on an empty stomach. With the help of Garib Kalyan Yojana, more than 80 crore poor have been benefited.
Another national address that could have been a Govt notification.#StopBhaashanTakeAction
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 30, 2020
Though extension of PM Garib Kalyan Yojanatill November end is the highlight of the PM's address, the PM has sent the message to taxpayers to perform their role. He has steered clear on touching upon the sensitive India- China issue, but has deftly emphasised atmanirbharatha by repeating 'going vocal forlocal'."
Sangeeta Reddy, FICCI: Extension of PM Kalyan Yojna was a necessary step. With opening up of shops, transport people had begun to be more careless. Having the PM highlight the issue of wearing masks was important.
ThePrime Minister has ended his address to the nation.
