Published 21:14 IST, March 24th 2020

Harsha Bhogle & Sanjay Manjrekar hail PM Modi's decision of country-wide lockdown

Veteran commentators Harsha Bhogle and Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a bold step and implementing a 21-day lockdown

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Harsha Bhogle and Sanjay Manjrekar came forward to comment on PM Narendra Modi's 21-day Lockdown anuncement which will be implemented from midnight on Wednesday in order to tackle deadly COVID-19 that has spread its tentacles all over world.

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'Excellent address'

Taking to micro-blogging site, Harsha Bhogle wrote that he had never thought he would live to see a lockdown that depends entirely on us, and services made available, to succeed. 'Voice of Indian Cricket' also mentioned that for him supplies are key and he is optimistic everyone can man that which will bring one and all toger and make everyone stronger eventually.

Meanwhile, Bhogle's co-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media and hailed PM Modi for his excellent address. At same time, former batsman also mentioned that lockdown and threat had to be conveyed with passion, looking into eyes of nation and t just read out motously from a sheet of paper.

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PM Modi Anunces 21-day Pan-India Lockdown 

"From midnight 12 across country, re will be countrywide lockdown in India. Complete restriction of leaving out from residence.  All districts, vill will be locked down. This is curfew only -a stricter curfew than janta curfew. We have to bear ecomic consequences because of this. But to save every Indian's life at this time is my and government's responsibility," said PM Modi.

He added, "I appeal to you with folded hands that wherever you are in nation w, stay re only. Looking at present situation, lockdown will be for 21 days -  3 weeks. Coming 21 days, is very crucial for families and citizens. As per experts, 21 days is needed minimum for breaking cycle. If 21 days t handled, n country and your family will go back to 21 years behind." 

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21:14 IST, March 24th 2020