In the wake of achieving the landmark of administering over 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on citizens to celebrate upcoming festivals with the utmost care. PM Modi advised that the armour of vaccine inoculation does not guarantee complete protection against the virus.

Addressing the nation, PM Modi urged people to keep following COVID protocols and said that “I appeal to all those who have not taken the first shot of COVID vaccine to give top priority to getting vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated should encourage others," he added. The Prime Minister also reiterated his clarion call of "Vocal For Local" and appealed to people to buy 'Made in India' products during the festival season.  PM Modi further said, "No matter how good the armour is, no matter how modern the armour is, even if armour guarantees complete protection, weapons are not thrown while the battle is on. I request that we have to celebrate our festivals with the utmost care."

The Prime Minster went on to say that "Emphasis should be given to buying made in India products. This will be possible only with the efforts of everyone. We have to put --buying things made by Indians, being Vocal For Local-- into practice," he stated. 

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