PM MODIJI – TRULY, THE NATION’S TRUSTEE

Honorable PM Modiji announced the toughest economical decision today of extending the existing and medically much needed LOCKDOWN. He stood by his words, he had said in his speech before announcing the LOCKDOWN 1.0 for 21 days.

As mentioned in my previous article, the decision was of course not easy. The nation’s economy has come to a standstill due to the LOCKDOWN. But in the absence of guaranteed cure/ remedy against this deadly virus of COVID-19, this is the only best defensive strategy available in the world, to any nation. The cost is exorbitant in the form of risking growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to be negative. (GDP is the measure of NATIONAL INCOME). I’m sure Mr. Modi administration would have thought of extending LOCKDOWN well in advance, but had he taken the decision single handedly and announced, I’m sure many segments of the population and opposition leaders would have criticized him for the economic trouble we are faced in time to come. Therefore, he ensured all the respective State CMs a re consulted, trusted and participated in his decision of extending LOCKDOWN.

PM Modiji, has not just extended the LOCKDOWN, however also ensured that the Nation is coming out stronger to fight against the virus and the troubles caused by it. He wants to cover the nation, by doing as much TESTING as possible. Yes, I’m saying as much as possible, because the population of this nation is approx. 135 Crores (1.35 bn)!!!. He is bringing in Statistician’s and Scientists to play to fight against this trouble.

The plan I have come across so far is that the Nation would be divided into three Zones.
Green Zone – Safe – Where not a single Corona Virus patient has been found
Orange Zone – Possible Threat – Where very few Corona Patients have been found
Red Zone – HOT SPOT – Where significant No. of Corona Patients have been found
The division of the zones as above would help the nation to steer calculative exit out of this Lockdown. Further, this division would assist the government in taking decision of extensiveness of the TESTING required in respective zones. Further, INDIA has also released the mobile app called “Aarogya Setu” under the leadership of PM Modi. By using this application, government could remain updated about the possible threats in any area of the country.

I must admit that, although there is NO FOOL PROOF plan to fight in this WAR against this VIRUS, please tell me which WAR does guarantee 100% victory. And in this WAR, the mankind has also been challenged against the TIME. It is good to come out of this WAR asap, because no nation can afford to involve it’s entire population in this war for long time with the dire economic consequence. The UN has already declared as one of the toughest economic phase post 1930 depression.

And yes, no leader should rule out the possibility of the SECOND WAVE of THIS PANDEMIC!!! If any nation gets hit by the SECOND WAVE, before any DRUG or VACCINE being developed, it will be considered as a failure of the LEADERSHIP!!! Breach of trust of the Voters and the People!!!

COVID-19 IN INDIA

Recently it was in the NEWS that WHO has appreciated Indian Prime Minister Modiji for the COVID-19 management in India for the Lockdown implemented and keeping the number of infected cases low.

Another 4 days to end this 21 days lockdown and the Government Bodies in India (be it State and the Central Government) have just started to accumulate Test Kits and about to begin Random Rapid Tests in 2-3 days. In the Union Territory of Delhi, it has begun since last 2 days. I guess this reason itself explains why the no of cases reported by India on the International platform could be less? Further, there are rumors that people who were showing COVID-19 symptoms and approached governmental healthcare system, were denied immediate admission saying they should contact Private Hospitals. This is another reason why the number of reported cases could be less?

If the weather condition considered to have acted in the favor of Indian Citizens by not getting this disease being spread, with the arrival of Monsoon, the  situation may change and with the moisture in the air the chances of this Virus to remain active outside are more? CNBC TV18 has already announced that the Indian Peninsula should expect Monsoon to arrive by 31^st of May.

Yes, I understand the Government is challenged by the loss of momentum in the economy, however the same challenge is being faced by even the advanced Nations in the world. The question comes to my mind is, if the India as a nation does not even have enough supplies and resources to provide basic necessities to the people for minimum 3 months? There is no doubt that the weaknesses in the Indian Economy has been exposed and would be exposed further if the Lockdown to continue for another 2-3 weeks.

Finally, even the credibility of the WHO is in question based on the recent remarks made by  Mr. Donald Trump.  I doubt, if the WHO had even considered the proportion of TESTING being done in India before even praising our beloved PM or is it that such comments might have prevented the Government of India to act promptly on further steps, such as Testing.

I trust Modiji for the apt and best decision in the interest of my Nation. And I’m at bit ease to see him leading this nation, with the tremendous potential for growth.

Of course, the decisions taken now in this tough time would matter to a great extent in the next election, not just to Mr. Modi but also to Mr. Donald Trump. With the US elections lined up by the end of 2020, there is no doubt that Mr. Trump is in a hurry to revive the economy to turn the chances against.