PM Modi’s speech today was a mastercraft in the ‘ Strategy of Indirect Approach’. It was not about COVID but rather a strong message to the Chinese.
1. By not referring to China or Ladakh at all he conveyed that he is in full control, is clear in his mind what he wants done .

And had a clear vision of the end result.
2. He downgraded the Chinese threat to a non entity.
3. He conveyed the difference in Indian and Chinese polity, where unlike China the indian leaders directly communicates with fellow citizens.

4. He conveyed the message that the people of India are with him and in circumstances will stand solidly behind him. Xi can’t say they got himself. He and his CCP have yo keep the people suppressed to survive. That difference was demonstrated and message sent out loud and clear.

5. PM Modi is playing a mind game with Xi and his cohorts. Two can tango. Today’s speech was a psyops strike of the highest order.
6. The country and the world was thinking that PM Modi will talk of the Ladakh crises , as per linear thinking.

But that’s not how PM Modi approached the issue. The message is clear. We know where we stand. The country stands firm. And you should desist from ill advised adventures.
5. deletion of apps in itself does not mean much. But the loss of face suffered by Chinese leadership hurts

PM Modi has successfully garnered international support. China stands increasingly isolated. There is a master strategist at work. A Chanakya.