Ashok Gehlot joins ranks with PM Modi on COVID-19, imposes new restrictions in Rajasthan

Minutes after PM Narendra Modi’s dress to nation on Thursday, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot backed him in fight against COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that all stakeholders including opposition parties, medical experts, and religious leers h been taken on board. Moreover, he asserted that re was need to hoard essential items. ditionally, Gehlot  declared that all government and semi-government departments, except departments concerned with essential services, would be shut. He also anunced postponement of all school and college examinations until furr orders.  

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PM Modi's dress to nation

dressing nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked extensively about challenges caused due to COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that “resolve” and “restraint” were two most important things to be followed. Maintaining that re was medicine for this virus, he urged people to abide by  Centre and state government’s directives on social distancing, which he termed as extremely necessary in this phase.

PM requested citizens to avoid going out and isolate mselves unless it is absolutely essential barring for professionals such as doctors, government officials, journalists, etc. Moreover, he appealed that senior citizens should stay at home.  

reafter, he anunced that Janta Curfew - a curfew for people and of people would be observed on Sunday, March 22. On this day, all citizens except those providing essential services should t step out of house from 7 am to 9 pm. reafter, he vised people to avoid crowding hospitals for routine check-ups and surgeries, which can be postponed.

Highlighting that business community and high-income class should take care of ecomic interests of less privileged, he also cautioned people against hoarding of essential items. Concluding his remarks, he exuded confidence that India would emerge victorious in end.  

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