Published 10:12 IST, April 3rd 2020
'Agarbatti or Diya, we're ready': Internet responds to PM's '9 pm-9 minutes' Covid appeal
PM Modi asked citizens for nine minutes for their time on April 5 and requested them to light diyas, in order to stand together in the fight against Covid-19
- India News
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Reported by: Digital Desk
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Friday asked the citizens for 9 minutes for their time on Sunday, April 5 and requested them to light a candle, diya, torch or mobile flashlight to mark India's fight against Coronavirus.
He said, "I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'Diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against Coronavirus."
The entire country was eagerly anticipating PM Modi's message and twitter reacted quickly:
Updated 10:12 IST, April 3rd 2020