Ravi Shastri out of the blocks like a tracer bullet to respond to PM Modi's 'Janta Curfew'

Ravi Shastri came forward to laud PM Narendra Modi after he had addressed nation on vel coronavirus pandemic. During his address, Prime Minister advised nation to take proper precautions to avoid getting infected from COVID-19 and advised people to stay home for a few weeks. In his speech, Modi also requested citizens of India to observe a 'Janta Curfew' this Sunday i.e. March 22, 2020. 

READ: PM Modi issues 'Janta Curfew' call for Sunday from 7 AM till 9 PM amid COVID-19 outbreak

'Let's join hands': Ravi Shastri

Taking to microblogging site, head coach of Indian cricket team urged one and all to join hands with Prime Minister and observe Janta Curfew on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm IST. former all-rounder also added that everyone should exhibit utmost restraint as nation fights deadly coronavirus. Meanwhile, Shastri also shared an im of  Do's and Don'ts to tackle COVID-19.

Watch PM Narendra Modi address on COVID-19 here: 

READ: PM Modi shares health mantra with nation, advises citizens to take precautions

What is Janta Curfew?

Janta Curfew was one of most important anuncements in PM's address. Terming it as a curfew for people and of people, PM stated that it will be observed on Sunday, March 22. On this day, all citizens except those providing essential services were requested t to step out of house from 7 am to 9 pm. Furrmore, PM Modi called upon citizens to show gratitude to those serving nation such as doctors, etc. at 5 pm on March 22. 

Addressing nation on Thursday, PM Modi said, "Today, I ask you all for you support to implement Janta Curfew. Janata Curfew is a curfew of people and by people implemented by people itself. This Sunday, that is after two days - March 22, morning 7 am to 9 pm in night, all citizens should follow Janta Curfew."

He added, "With Janta Curfew in force, people should move out of ir homes, avoid taking roads, t gar in societies and stay at home. However, people associated with important duties can go out. success of Janta Curfew on March 22 and its experience will prepare us for upcoming challenges. I also urge state government's to ensure that citizens follow Janta Curfew."  

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