Rahul Gandhi politicizes PM Modi's 'light diyas for 9 mins' appeal: 'Won't solve problems'

Slamming PM Modi's 'light diyas for 9 minutes' idea on April 5, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday stated that PM's suggestion to clap handles or shine torches won't solve India's problem. Gandhi also reiterated that India is t testing eugh among COVID-19 cases, compared to South Korea, Italy, Germany. ICMR has stated that India has currently tested upto 66,000 samples till April 2 using 30% of country's capacity.

ICMR approves rapid-antibody testing for populations in Coronavirus hotspot areas

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi's 'light diyas for 9 minutes' idea

PM Modi makes giant appeal to 1.3 Billion Indians for April 5 amid Coronavirus battle

ICMR approved rapid anti-body tests

On Friday, Indian Council Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory recommending use of rapid anti-body tests in Coronavirus hotspots for fast detection of positive cases. Moreover, reports state that rapid finger-prick blood tests are being probed into by ICMR, which may give screening results in just 30 minutes. Indian medical body has stated that India is currently in 'local transmission state' of pandemic.

MASSIVE: All passenger & express trains to shut down on 'Janta Curfew' Sunday

PM Modi's appeal:'light diyas at 9 PM'

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, & lighting diyas, candles, flashlights."  In his appeal, PM Modi reiterated people to maintain social distancing and keep off from streets.

Nizamuddin Markaz chief Maulana Saad issues statement: 't underground, framing response'

PM Modi's 'Janta Curfew'

Addressing nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 20, talked extensively about challenges caused due to COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that “resolve” and “restraint” were two most important things to be followed. He also appealed citizens to maintain a 'Janta curfew' by t stepping out from ir homes on Sunday from 7 AM to 9 PM, a tribute to all essential officials like doctors, government officials, journalists, etc who were working. India's current tally stands at 2902 cases, where 183 have been discharged and 68 deaths.