Modi's address to nation key points: 100 crore Covid vaccine dose landmark not merely statistics, it's a new chapter in history, says PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday. His address comes a day after the cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses crossed the landmark figure of 100 crore in India.
The prime minister had hailed it as history being scripted and, in an opinion piece on Friday, he described India's Covid-19 vaccination drive as a journey from "anxiety to assurance" that has made the country emerge stronger
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Here are key points from his address-
* India created history on October 21 by achieving the 100 crore vaccination mark.
* The landmark not merely statistics, it's a new chapter in history, a testament that India can achieve a tough aim successfully.
* It shows that country works hard for the fulfillment of its goals.
* People questioned India on how the country would deal with the pandemic, whether India will get the vaccines. But today, the 100 cr vaccine mark is answering all those questions.

* Covid does not discriminate between rich & poor; our vaccination drive also based on no discrimination. No VIP culture allowed.
* We should be proud of the fact that India's entire vaccination program has been 'science-driven and science-based. It's based on scientific methods, entirely.
* World will now see India as more safe from Covid, its acceptance as pharma hub will grow further.
* Experts in India and abroad are very positive about India's economy. Today, not only record investment is coming to Indian companies but new employment opportunities are also being created for the youth.

* Wherever we see there is only optimism now....earlier there were only chants about made in this country, that country, but today everyone is talking about 'Made in India'.
* Our first line of defence against pandemic was public participation, as part of which people lit diyas, banged thalis. Some people had questioned saying "Will it help us get rid of the disease"...?
(With inputs from agencies)