Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi praised Air India for evacuating Indians stranded abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He wrote in a tweet, “Extremely proud of this team of @airindiain, which has shown utmost courage and risen to the call of humanity. Their outstanding efforts are admired by several people across India. #IndiaFightsCorona”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a series of tweets wrote, this is just the beginning of a long battle against COVID-19 and there is a long way to go. He cautioned people against complacency and asked people to not consider it a success and celebrate. He further said, “Today, the countrymen have showed that we are capable, if we decide, we can beat the biggest challenge together.”

He urged the people to follow the instructions being issued by the central government and the state governments from time to time. He asked people not to leave the houses in districts and states where the lockdown is announced and also not to leave the houses unless very necessary in other areas.