PM Modi: 100 crore Covid vaccines reflect image of new India, silenced cynics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded India's historic 100 crore Covid vaccines feat and congratulated the country on the achievement.

In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister said that 1 billion vaccine doses reflected the image of a new India and answered cynics and critics.

Here are the key highlights of PM Modi's address to the nation:

# 100 crore vaccination mark is not just a number, 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 fulfilment of its goals: PM Modi

# There were apprehensions over our vaccination programme. It was also being said about India that how will discipline work here: PM Modi

# India's vaccine campaign is a living example of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas': PM Modi

# We should be proud of the fact that India's entire vaccination programme has been 'science-driven and science-based. It's based on scientific methods, entirely: PM Modi

# 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"...?: PM Modi

# I request all to celebrate the upcoming festivals with utmost caution. I appeal to all those who have not taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine yet should give utmost priority to getting vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated should encourage others: PM Modi