10 states have 80% cases; we'll be victorious if virus controlled here: PM

He pointed out that the number of active cases in the country stands at over 600,000, and most of them have been reported from the 10 states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted that 10 states account for 80 per cent of active Covid-19 cases, and asserted if the virus is defeated in these states, then the country will also emerge victorious in its fight against the pandemic.

At a video conference with chief ministers and representatives of these 10 states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, Modi said the recovery rate has gone up which, he added, meant that government efforts have proved to be effective.

The Centre and states have been able to work as a team in the fight against