Published 13:27 IST, March 20th 2020

Kapil Sibal reiterates PM Modi's call for Janta Curfew, says time to put politics aside

Following PM Modi's address to the nation on Coronavirus, Congress's Kapil Sibal took to Twitter to say that it was time to put politics aside & nation first

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Following PM Modi's dress to nation on coronavirus pandemic in country, senior Congress leer Kapil Sibal took to Twitter to say that it was time to put politics aside and nation first. Reiterating PM Modi's call for Janta curfew on March 22 he repeated directions stating that at 5 PM y would all clap ir hands and after 5 PM hold each ors hands in times like se. As of w India has reported over 180 cases of vel Coronavirus and 4 deaths to date.

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PM Modi's dress to nation

dressing nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke extensively about challenges caused due to COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that “resolve” and “restraint” were two most important things to be followed. Maintaining that re was medicine for this virus, he urged people to abide by Centre and state government’s directives on social distancing, which he termed as extremely necessary in this phase.

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PM requested citizens to avoid going out and isolate mselves unless it is absolutely essential barring for professionals such as doctors, government officials, journalists, etc. Moreover, he appealed that senior citizens should stay at home.

reafter, he anunced that Janta Curfew - a curfew for people and of people would be observed on Sunday, March 22. On this day, all citizens except those providing essential services should t step out of house from 7 am to 9 pm. reafter, he vised people to avoid crowding hospitals for routine check-ups and surgeries, which can be postponed.

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Highlighting that business community and high-income class should take care of ecomic interests of less privileged, he also cautioned people against hoarding of essential items. Concluding his remarks, he exuded confidence that India would emerge victorious in end.

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