NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed Indian Armed Forces' initiative to undertake various activities on May 3 as a mark of gratitude towards Covid-19 warriors.
"I welcome the announcements by the Chief of Defence Staff today. India has waged a strong fight against Covid-19 due to courageous frontline warriors who have cared and cured many. They are spectacular. India applauds them and their families," read a tweet by the Prime Minister.
"Our Armed Forces have always kept the nation safe. Even in times of disasters, they are out there helping people. Now, our Forces are, in a unique way, saying a big thank you to our frontline COVID-19 warriors for their endeavour towards making India COVID-19 free," the PM added.
Our Armed Forces have always kept the nation safe. Even in times of disasters, they are out there helping people. N… https://t.co/e4IwR1B5cr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1588351454000
Addressing a press conference here along with three service chiefs on Friday, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Bipin Rawat, had said that some activities shall be undertaken by the Armed Forces on May 3 to show the solidarity of the frontline soldiers with the Covid-19 warriors.
"On behalf of armed forces, we want to thank all Covid-19 warriors. Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police, home guards, delivery boys and media, which have been reaching out with the message of government on how to carry on with lives in difficult times," said General Rawat.
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