Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, during the 77th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, said that India has been fighting COVID-19 but at the same time, the nation has witnessed a few natural disasters too. He lauded the spirit and courage of Indian citizens who braved two major cyclones in this month.
"Coronavirus has been the biggest pandemic in 100 years and at such a time, India also faced the Cyclone Tauktae and Cyclone Yaas during this pandemic. In this difficult and extraordinary situation of calamity, the way the people of all the states affected by the cyclone have shown courage, in this hour of crisis, with great patience, discipline - I respectfully, heartily want to appreciate all citizens," PM Modi said.
"I express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. We all stand steadfastly with those who have suffered losses," he added.