I seek forgiveness for harsh decisions on coronavirus lockdown: Modi

Modi imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 24, the most far-reaching measure undertaken by any government to curb the spread of coronavirus

Shutting down India was a "harsh decision" but needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday as the country entered the fifth day of a 21-day lockdown.

"Many people are still defying lockdown--this is sad," the Prime Minister said in his monthly radio show Mann ki Baat.

"I seek forgiveness. I am sure you will forgive me that you had to undergo so much trouble. Some people will say what kind of prime minister is this but these are special circumstances. You had to undergo problems I understand but there is no other