India has to be careful during festivals as Covid-19 crisis continues: PM

India is the worst hit in the world after the United States in the coronavirus pandemic, although infections are slowing in the world's second-most populous country

Indians have to show restraint as the country enters a month-long period of festivals during the coronavirus pandemic, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

"Dussehra marks the victory of truth over falsehood. It also marks the victory of patience over trouble. People are living their lives and celebrating festivals with great restraint (against the coronavirus). Our victory in this fight is certain,” said Modi in the seventieth edition of Mann ki Baat, his monthly radio address to the nation.

"Previously, a large number of people used to gather in Durga Pandals--it was a fair-like atmosphere during Durga Puja and