Published 14:08 IST, April 3rd 2020

Prashant Kishor issues first response to PM Modi's '9pm - 9mins' Coronavirus appeal

Former JD(U) neta Prashant Kishor called for a well-thought-out plan & response to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, as he reacted to PM Modi's April 5 appeal

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Former JD(U) vice-president Prashant Kishor called for a well-thought-out plan & response to tackle coronavirus pandemic, as he issued his first response to PM Modi's April 5 appeal.

Reacting to PM Modi's address, Prashant Kishor said that while it was essential to unite in solidarity and show appreciation for COVID frontliners, re was a need to have a plan that was rooted in scientific evidence and is guided by data and professional experience. former JD(U) neta has criticized government's effort to tackle ongoing pandemic multiple times on previous occasions, ridiculing both Bihar state govt and centre's efforts. 

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Addressing nation on Friday, PM Modi urged all Indians to light a candle, Diya, torch or mobile flashlight to mark India's fight against Coronavirus. He said, "I request all of you to switch off all lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'Diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against Coronavirus." Taking to Twitter, Ravi Shastri asked people to come toger to reignite spirit of 1.3 bn Indians by lighting a Diya, torch or so and expressing unity at such times. 

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PM Modi's appeal

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PM Modi insists social distancing a must

"During this time, one should assemble anywhere outside, t on roads, on streets or gullies. Stay indoors or assemble in your balconies. one should breach Lakshman Rekha of social distancing. This is only way to break corona's chain", said PM Modi His caveat comes following what was witnessed after Janta Curfew on March 22, as some people thronged streets breaching social distancing rms when India was thanking Coronavirus frontliners.

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14:08 IST, April 3rd 2020