and poor segments in such a time of crisis i request the business world and high income segments of society to as much as possible look after the economic interests of all the people who provide them services in the coming few days it is possible these people may not be able to come to office or your homes in such a case do treat them with empathy and humanity and not deduct their salaries always keep in mind that they too need to run their homes protect their families from illnessi would like to reassure all indians that all steps necessary are being taken to ensure there is no shortage of essential items like milk groceries and medicines i thus urge all my fellow citizens to make purchases as normal and not hoard essential items in panic buyingfriendsover the past 2 months 130 crore indians each and every citizen has taken on this national crisis as ones own and done whatever possible for society and the nation i have full faith that you will in a similar manner continue to carry out your responsibilities and duties in the time to come yes i acknowledge that many difficulties arise in such times and there is an environment of apprehensions and rumours many a times our expectations as citizens is also not fulfilled however this crisis is so grave that all fellow citizens must face these challenges with firm resolve and determination amidst all these difficultiesfriendswe need to put in all our capacity and capability in protecting ourselves from the corona virus whether it be the central government state governments local authorities panchayats peoples representatives or civil societies everyone is contributing in their own way in the fight against this global pandemic you too must give your full contribution it is critical that in this environment of a global pandemic humanity emerges victorious india emerges victoriousthe festival of navratri is coming up in a few days this is a festival of worshipping shakti that india moves ahead with full shakti full strength and energy is my heartfelt wish to one and allmany many thanks