The highlights of the Prime Minister's address today at 1000 hrs.
1. India has been successful in defeating Corona due to sacrifices made by Indians for the nation.
2. Tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar by striving towards our goal to fight against COVID-19.
3. Best wishes on festivals despite lock down; one must celebrate by following the restrictions.
4. We are much better off than most of the developed nations due to our right decisions at the right
time.
5. Economic losses are nothing as compared to saving the lives of Indians.
6. Professionals have devoted their lives to curb the situation, the world has acknowledged the
efforts.
7. Lock down extended till 03 May 2020.
8. We must follow all the restrictions.
9. Any positive case and death will be a severe failure of our efforts.
10. Analysis till 20 Apr to evaluate efforts in regions in terms of following the restrictions. Areas
may be considered for free movement under restrictions.
11. No flaws nor let others do it.
12. The concerns of the poor are being addressed.
13. Detailed guidelines will be published on 15 Apr 2020.
14. We have sufficient stocks and facilities.
15. More than 1 lakh bed facilities made available.
16. Scientists and youth to contribute to research.
17. Seven appeals :-
(a) Take care of elderly people.
(b) Follow lock down and social distancing norms.
(c) Follow guidelines issued by the government.
(d) Use 'Arogyasetu' app.
(e) Help poor people.
(f) Be compassionate.
(g) Thank and honour the service providers.
........and the aftermath!
Within a matter of a couple of hours after the PM's address, thousands of migrant workers assembled at the Bandra railway station saying that they wanted to go back home. They were cane charged by the police and told that they would be looked after, in the clusters that they are made to stay with timely meals assured, as was happening thus far! They have been told that they would get the chance to return to their homes once the lock down was shifted.
A similar incident had taken place in Surat, too.
The question that arose was as to what was the provocation that led to the migrant labourers to defy the lock down, all of a sudden. Who provoked them? Some actions on the part of a few politicians from the opposition are worth a detailed analysis for triggering anti-national activities:-
(a) Sonia Gandhi cites the Surat, Bandra incidents to show that people are revolting against
the lock down.
(b) Sanjay Jha, Raj Babbar echo similar sentiments.
(c) They seem to be happy that things are going wrong!
I say that there has been a sabotage if the following are considered :-
(a) None of the migrant workers, who'd come out, were carrying any bag or personal effects.
If they were really hell bent on going back, they should have been carrying them.
(b) There were hardly any women or children in the crowd.
(c) How did so many gather at the railway station when there were no trains?
(d) How come the police did not observe the people moving?
(e) Why were political speeches permitted?
(f) Why was the assembly point near the Masjid and the rapidity was too good to believe.
It was mischief in food distribution that triggered an unwanted crisis!
Shouldn't these people be rounded up and tried for anti-national activities by fomenting trouble, by their utterances, during this difficult period?
Tailpiece.
Had got up at 0315 hrs, lit up the lamps before helping Lekha to see the Vishukkani. After that, we'd another round of sleep and got up a trifle after 0600 hrs. The chores and was ready on time. Today it was Lekha's show, as Suma was on leave on account of Vishu.
Called up the elders to wish them a happy Vishu. Saw Mammootty's 'Maamaankam' - a period film - in the evening. It was nice!
1. India has been successful in defeating Corona due to sacrifices made by Indians for the nation.
2. Tribute to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar by striving towards our goal to fight against COVID-19.
3. Best wishes on festivals despite lock down; one must celebrate by following the restrictions.
4. We are much better off than most of the developed nations due to our right decisions at the right
time.
5. Economic losses are nothing as compared to saving the lives of Indians.
6. Professionals have devoted their lives to curb the situation, the world has acknowledged the
efforts.
7. Lock down extended till 03 May 2020.
8. We must follow all the restrictions.
9. Any positive case and death will be a severe failure of our efforts.
10. Analysis till 20 Apr to evaluate efforts in regions in terms of following the restrictions. Areas
may be considered for free movement under restrictions.
11. No flaws nor let others do it.
12. The concerns of the poor are being addressed.
13. Detailed guidelines will be published on 15 Apr 2020.
14. We have sufficient stocks and facilities.
15. More than 1 lakh bed facilities made available.
16. Scientists and youth to contribute to research.
17. Seven appeals :-
(a) Take care of elderly people.
(b) Follow lock down and social distancing norms.
(c) Follow guidelines issued by the government.
(d) Use 'Arogyasetu' app.
(e) Help poor people.
(f) Be compassionate.
(g) Thank and honour the service providers.
........and the aftermath!
Within a matter of a couple of hours after the PM's address, thousands of migrant workers assembled at the Bandra railway station saying that they wanted to go back home. They were cane charged by the police and told that they would be looked after, in the clusters that they are made to stay with timely meals assured, as was happening thus far! They have been told that they would get the chance to return to their homes once the lock down was shifted.
A similar incident had taken place in Surat, too.
The question that arose was as to what was the provocation that led to the migrant labourers to defy the lock down, all of a sudden. Who provoked them? Some actions on the part of a few politicians from the opposition are worth a detailed analysis for triggering anti-national activities:-
(a) Sonia Gandhi cites the Surat, Bandra incidents to show that people are revolting against
the lock down.
(b) Sanjay Jha, Raj Babbar echo similar sentiments.
(c) They seem to be happy that things are going wrong!
I say that there has been a sabotage if the following are considered :-
(a) None of the migrant workers, who'd come out, were carrying any bag or personal effects.
If they were really hell bent on going back, they should have been carrying them.
(b) There were hardly any women or children in the crowd.
(c) How did so many gather at the railway station when there were no trains?
(d) How come the police did not observe the people moving?
(e) Why were political speeches permitted?
(f) Why was the assembly point near the Masjid and the rapidity was too good to believe.
It was mischief in food distribution that triggered an unwanted crisis!
Shouldn't these people be rounded up and tried for anti-national activities by fomenting trouble, by their utterances, during this difficult period?
Tailpiece.
Had got up at 0315 hrs, lit up the lamps before helping Lekha to see the Vishukkani. After that, we'd another round of sleep and got up a trifle after 0600 hrs. The chores and was ready on time. Today it was Lekha's show, as Suma was on leave on account of Vishu.
Called up the elders to wish them a happy Vishu. Saw Mammootty's 'Maamaankam' - a period film - in the evening. It was nice!
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