Published 20:07 IST, March 20th 2020
'Let's keep Corona out!': PM Modi lauds Paralympian Deepa Malik's support to Janta Curfew
PM Modi on Friday hailed the efforts by several sports personalities to raise awareness against the Coronavirus pandemic and their support for the Janta Curfew
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed efforts by several sports personalities to raise awareness against Coronavirus pandemic. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi mentioned tweets of Shubhankar Sharma, Deepa Malik, Prakashi Tomar, and Maj Kumar and stated that athletes and achievers from various sports are raising awareness about nation's battle against Coronavirus. "Let us take it to heart and keep Corona out," wrote Prime Minister.
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Paralympian Deepa Malik had earlier extended her support to PM Modi's call for Janta Curfew on Sunday. She also urged everyone to come out at 5 pm and clap as a mark of gratitude for those who are keeping India safe against COVID-19. ted golf player Shubhankar Sharma had also requested people to applaud all service providers during this crucial time as he pledged his support to Janta Curfew.
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Janta Curfew on March 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to implement 'Janta Curfew' - a curfew by people and for people - on Sunday from 7 AM to 9 PM to avoid mass garings in an attempt to contain Coronavirus spread. Prime Minister stated that people should stay in ir homes on March 22 while Janta Curfew is implemented and avoid going out unless extremely important. PM Modi added that Janta Curfew will help us prepare for upcoming challenges.
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Addressing nation on Thursday, PM Modi said, "Today, I ask you all for you support to implement Janata Curfew. Janata Curfew is a curfew of people and by people implemented by people itself. This Sunday, that is after two days - March 22, morning 7 am to 9 pm in night, all citizens should follow Janta Curfew."
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20:07 IST, March 20th 2020