BJP's Sambit Patra ready with lit diyas almost 24 hrs before PM's '9 mins light' vs Covid

Excitement gripped BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra to light a lamp almost a day before Indians actually he to do so as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal. In a tweet late Saturday, Patra posted a video of himself holding a lit petal diya and asking people to heed to PM Modi's appeal and light a candle/diya/mobile flashlight on Sunday night at 9 pm for 9 minutes as a mark of solidarity to those fighting Coronavirus outbreak.

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'From darkness, le me to light'

In video, Patra tenderly said, "Folks, you do remember that Modiji has given mess of 'From darkness, le me to light'. He has said that on April 5, at 9 pm for 9 minutes, we should stand at our doors and our balconies with light. We can use diyas, or mobile flashlights or candles to spre positive energy through light across India. We have to follow Modiji's path to defeat corona. Come, let's follow Modiji's vice."

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PM Modi's appeal

PM Modi, in an dress to nation on Friday, appealed Indians to switch off lights in ir homes for nine minutes on April 5 at 9 pm in order to show nation's unity in fight against coronavirus pandemic. PM Modi in his third COVID-19 speech said, "On Sunday, April 5, we must challenge Coronavirus & introduce it to power of light; 1.3 billion people must show ir united power, at 9 pm for 9 minutes, by turning off all lights at home, standing at balconies, and lighting diyas, candles, flashlights."  In his appeal, PM Modi reiterated people to maintain social distancing and keep off from streets. Currently, India has reported 3374 COVID-19 cases with 77 deaths till date.

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