New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday. The prime minister's message comes a day after India hit the 100 crore vaccine landmark.

In an opinion piece written by the PM for various publications today, he described India's vaccination drive as a "journey from anxiety to assurance that has made the country emerge stronger," and credited its success to "people's trust in the vaccines despite various efforts to create mistrust and panic."

Keypoints of PM Modi's address: 

• On 21st October, India accomplished the target of 1 billion COVID19 vaccinations. This achievement belongs to every individual in the country. I congratulate every citizen on this feat.
• 100 crore vaccinations is not just a number but the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the country.
• 100 crore vaccination mark is not just a number... It's a new chapter in history, a testament that India can achieve a tough aim successfully. It shows that country works hard for the fulfilment of its goals.
• There were apprehensions over our vaccination program. It was also being said about India that how will discipline work here: PM Modi on India achieving 100-crore vaccination mark.
• India's vaccine campaign is a living example of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas'.
• We ensured that VIP culture does not overshadow our vaccination program and everyone is treated equally.
• We should be proud of the fact that India's entire vaccination program has been 'science-driven and science-based. It's based on scientific methods, entirely. 

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• Experts in India and abroad are very positive about India's economy. Today, not only record investment is coming to Indian companies but new employment opportunities are also being created for the youth.
• Wherever we see there is only optimism now....earlier there were only chants about made in this country, that country, but today everyone is talking about 'Made in India'.
• I request all to celebrate the upcoming festivals with utmost caution. I appeal to all those who have not taken the first dose of the COVID19 vaccine yet should be given utmost priority to getting vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated should encourage others.
• Our first line of defence against pandemic was public participation, as part of which people lit diyas, banged thalis. Some people had questioned saying "Will it help us get rid of the disease"...? 
• No discrimination in the vaccination mantra was followed. It was ensured that VIP culture didn't overshadow the vaccination drive.
• 100-crore vaccination mark is an answer to all the apprehensions...There were questions like will India be able to cope up, will it be able to vaccinate so many people or where will it get the money from to buy vaccines?