Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was clearly moved when he talked about those who had died as a result of Covid.

“This epidemic has taken away all of our loved ones. I give them a heartfelt tribute and offer my condolences to the families who have lost loved ones “the Prime Minister said, pausing for a long time as if he was choked up.

During a video conference with health workers in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, he thanked doctors and frontline employees.

“We are battling on many fronts at the same time in the second wave of Corona. Infection rates are also higher, and people stay in the hospital for longer periods of time.”

The Prime Minister’s moving tribute to those who died of Covid during the pandemic’s second wave comes as his government faces outrage for its treatment of the outbreak.

The opposition has repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Modi over the severity of infection and deaths in recent weeks, arguing that the government refused to brace for the outbreak, proclaimed victory over Covid too soon, and exported vaccines instead of focusing on protecting citizens in the region.

Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders chastised the PM for his comprehensive election campaign in Bengal and packed rallies during the Covid era.

Covid cases have been decreasing in recent weeks since peaking in early May, but experts have warned of a third wave that could be more harmful to infants.

“This is not the time to rest on your laurels. We have a long fight ahead of us “The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of protecting children.