Published 16:13 IST, March 20th 2020
Om Birla says PM Modi urged caution to deal with COVID-19, Parliament supports his address
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that PM Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation, had urged people to exercise caution to prevent the spread of Coronavirus
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his dress to nation, h urged people to exercise caution to prevent spre of Coronavirus. He asserted that Parliament supports PM Modi's dress to nation. OM Birla ded that entire world is battling with COVID-19 crisis and India is also making all its possible efforts.
"Prime Minister in his dress to nation appealed to people to exercise caution and t feel scared so that ir faith is maintained. Parliament is with Prime Minister's dress to nation. All parties are in agreement," Om Birla said.
"I thank Prime Minister and members of all parties," he ded.
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Lok Sabha Speaker said that Prime Minister in his dress on Thursday spoke about ways to prevent spre of coronavirus and anunced Janta Curfew to be observed on Sunday. He ded that it is a feature of India's democracy that in times of difficulty, everyone works toger.
Parliament Members expressed concern over ecomic impact posed due to Coronavirus, especially on vulnerable and poor sections. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralh Joshi said Ecomic Response Task Force set up by government will deal with various ecomic issues.
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PM Modi calls for 'Janata Curfew' initiative
Amid Coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed nation on Thursday and issued call for a 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday (March 22) from 7 AM to 9 PM. A 'Janta Curfew' is a nationwide self-imposed curfew, 'by people, and for people,' as stated by Prime Minister.
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During self-imposed Janta Curfew, people are vised to restrain from n-essential movement across country and remain in ir respective homes. 'Janta Curfew' comes amid global pandemic and is a national movement in an attempt to contain spre of COVID-19 virus.
Several leers and popular personalities have extended support to Janta Curfew and encourd citizens to follow PM Narendra Modi's initiative.
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(With inputs from ANI)
16:13 IST, March 20th 2020