BJP's Sambit Patra issues first response to PM Modi's '9 minutes at 9pm' Covid-19 appeal

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked citizens to on April 5, Sunday, stand in ir balconies or in any corner of ir house for 9 minutes with candles, lamps or mobile flashlights to mark India's fight against Coronavirus, BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra asked citizens to support united effort and said, "Come let's light lamp".

Taking to Twitter, Sambit Patra posted in a poem in Hindi as well. 

'Aao Milke Deep Jalaye'

'body has to gar at any place during this event'

"On this Sunday, April 5, we will challenge darkness of Coronavirus threat toger. On April 5, at 9 pm, I need your 9 minutes. At 9 pm, turn off all lights in your houses and light a Diya, candle, torch or flashlight for 9 minutes at your doors, or balcony," PM Modi said.

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Prime Minister furr said that this will send out a mess that body among 130 crore Indians is alone in this fight against deadly infection. "I have one more prayer to all of you, body has to gar at any place during this event. Everyone will light a Diya only at ir doors, windows or balconies. Laxman Rekha of social distancing must be followed," Modi said.

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According to data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday, re are 2069 confirmed vel Coronavirus cases in country. Out of this,156 people have recovered while 53 ors have passed away. Currently, re are 1860 active COVID-19 cases.

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