PM 'apologises for taking harsh steps' on COVID-19: Key takeaways from Mann ki Baat

New Delhi, Mar 29: In his first 'Mann Ki Baat' address since he announced the COVID-19 lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised for "taking harsh steps" which may caused difficulties, but also called the fight against COVID-19 a battle of life and death.

Entire humanity must unite and resolve to eliminate coronavirus:

• The country will be saved if everyone follow the rules on lockdown
• Don't fear and panic. Take proper actions and follow doctor's advice
• PM Modi thanks drivers, e-commerce firms, bankers
• Coronavirus patients are not criminal, don't misbehave with them
• Social distancing doesn't mean stopping of social interaction
• We have to win this battle, we will definitely win this battle against coronavirus
• Take up old hobbies such as gardening, music during lockdown to deal with isolation