Live Blog: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation

PM Modi also talked about those who still haven’t been vaccinated and requested them to get vaccinated as soon as possible. "The world is watching us," PM Modi said.

We need to be cautious during the festival season. Do not get complacent and do not drop your guard. We need to continue to be alert against the virus. Continue to wear a mask and follow other protocols: PM

When it came to the distribution of the vaccine, science was used as the main tool. There was vaccine hesitancy as well. Doubts were cast over whether people would come forward for the vaccine. But we overcame this hurdle as well: PM

We successfully administered 1 crore vaccine doses in a day. The maximum doses given in a day were 2.5 crore. Science and technology have been optimally used for vaccination. Our vaccination program has been science-driven. We used a scientific approach for everything: PM

This achievement is the best example of Sabka Saath, Sabka Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. Just like the virus doesn’t differentiate between the rich and the poor, we made sure that when it came to vaccination, there was no difference either: PM Modi

India has always been dependent on other nations for its vaccination needs. This is why there was always a question of whether India would even get the COVID-19 vaccine. But India succeeded: PM

This is each and everyone's success: PM

PM Modi congratulates the nation on achieving the 100 crore vaccination milestone

PM Modi is addressing the nation

PM Modi is expected to talk about the 100 crore vaccination milestone the country achieved on Thursday. The nation achieved the milestone in 278 days since the nationwide vaccination drive commenced on January 16.