New Delhi: The nation is observing today Janta Curfew on the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bid to combat the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
Minutes before starting the Janta Curfew, PM Modi tweeted, ” In a few minutes from now, the #JantaCurfew commences. Let us all be a part of this curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19 menace. The steps we take now will help in the times to come. Stay indoors and stay healthy. #IndiaFightsCorona”.
In a few minutes from now, the #JantaCurfew commences.
Let us all be a part of this curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19 menace. The steps we take now will help in the times to come.
Stay indoors and stay healthy. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/11HJsAWzVf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2020
The self-imposed curfew began at 7 am on Sunday and will end at 9 pm.
On Thursday, Modi had urged citizens to follow “Janta Curfew” to everyone to stay at home during that time so that the spread of the virus is blocked.
He had said, “I am seeking one more support from every countrymen today. This is a public curfew. Janata Curfew means for the public, curfew imposed by the public on its own. Every citizen must follow Janata Curfew on this Sunday, March 22, from 7 am to 9 pm.”
He had added, “If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janata Curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus.”
