Published 23:03 IST, March 19th 2020

Amit Shah lauds PM Modi's 'Janta-curfew' initiative, calls it 'inspiring and necessary'

Home Minister Amit Shah reinforced the ideas & suggestions put forth by PM Narendra Modi in his address, to collectively combat the deadly Coromavirus pandemic

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reinforced ideas and suggestions put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to nation, to collectively combat deadly Coromavirus pandemic. 

Taking to Twitter, Amit Shah said, PM Modi's mantra of 'Hum Swasth to Jag Swasth', was extremely 'inspiring and necessary'. He added that  Prime Minister's resolve and restraint approach is  most effective way to stop epidemic.

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Furr lauding 'Janta-curfew' initiative called by PM Modi, Amit Shah encourd citizens to stay in ir homes from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22 and make public curfew a great success.

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Expressing gratitude towards social workers

In a subsequent tweet, Amit Shah said, PM Narendra Modi's suggestion to thank all those engd in service of humanity, will show our gratitude towards m, and empower ir works. 

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"On March 22 at 5 pm, Prime Minister's suggestion to pay his thanks to all those engd in service of humanity in se odd circumstances will t only show our gratitude to se people but will also provide a new power to those who are adamant on 'Seva Parmo Dharma," Shah tweeted.

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PM Modi calls for 'Janata Curfew' initiative

Amid Coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed nation on Thursday and issued call for a 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday (March 22) from 7 AM to 9 PM. A 'Janta Curfew' is a nationwide self-imposed curfew, 'by people, and for people,' as stated by Prime Minister. 

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During self-imposed Janta Curfew, people are advised to restrain from n-essential movement across country and remain in ir respective homes. 'Janta Curfew' comes amid global pandemic and is a national movement in an attempt to contain spread of COVID-19 virus.

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23:03 IST, March 19th 2020