Bill Gates Praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his effort to flatten the Covid-19 curve

U.S philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates has praised Prime minister Narendra Modi for his effort to “flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection rate in India, such as adopting a national lockdown”.
According to news agency ANI, the Microsoft founder has written to the Prime Minister commending him for his leadership and the proactive measures taken to contain the coronavirus spread.

“Bill Gates writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi: We commend your leadership and the proactive measures you and your government have taken to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 infection rate in India, such as adopting a national lockdown…,” ANI tweeted.

Earlier, PM Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown and later  extended until May 3 due to growing number of cases reported during lockdown period.