PM Modi issues 'Janta Curfew' call for Sunday from 7 AM till 9 PM amid COVID-19 outbreak

In his much-anticipated address to nation on Thursday, 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. 

Janta Curfew on March 22

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."

Furrmore, he added, "With Janata Curfew in force, people should move out of ir homes, avoid taking roads, t gar in societies and stay at home. However, people associated with important duties can go out. success of Janta Curfew on March 22 and its experience will prepare us for upcoming challenges. I also urge state government's to ensure that citizens follow Janta Curfew." 

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Home Ministry anunces stringent measure to combat COVID-19

In a massive development on Thursday, government of India anunced stringent measures to combat vel Coronavirus crisis. For instance, international flights shall t be allowed to land in India from March 22 for a week. Moreover, Centre has directed state governments to advise people below of 10 and above of 65 to remain at home. state governments have also been instructed to enforce work from home for private-sector employees barring for those working in emergency or essential services. 

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Meanwhile, Railways and airlines have been asked to suspend all concessional travel except for students, patients and divyang category. To minimize crowding, all Group B and C central government employees will attend office on alternate weeks besides introduction of staggered timings for all employees.  

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