Congress attacks in first response to PM Modi's '9 minutes - 9 PM Coronavirus appeal

Reacting to PM Narendra Modi's appeal to  people to light lamps, torches, candles or even use mobile phone's flashlights for 9 minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to mark India's fight against COVID-19, all while practising social distancing, Congress party has slammed government.

'Light Diya of reason, t that of Superstition'

Senior Congress leer Kapil Sibal took to Twitter on Friday and alleged that PM Modi has learnt "thing" about government's steps to contain virus, protect medical practitioners, provide testing kits and supplies to poor and finance migrant labour. He asked PM Modi to "Light ‘Diya‘ of reason and t that of superstition!"

'body has to gar at any place during this event'

"On this Sunday, April 5, we will challenge darkness of Coronavirus threat toger. On April 5, at 9 pm, I need your 9 minutes. At 9 pm, turn off all lights in your houses and light a Diya, candle, torch or flashlight for 9 minutes at your doors, or balcony," PM Modi said.

Prime Minister furr said that this will send out a mess that body among 130 crore Indians is alone in this fight against dely infection. "I have one more prayer to all of you, body has to gar at any place during this event. Everyone will light a Diya only at ir doors, windows or balconies. Laxman Rekha of social distancing must be followed," Modi said.

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