VVS Laxman urges Indian citizens to adhere to the all-important Janta Curfew

VVS Laxman came forward and urged everyone to stay safe and protect mselves from infectious COVID-19 (Coronavirus) that has spread its tentacles all over globe. 

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'In se testing times ...': VVS Laxman

Taking to micro-blogging site, Laxman wrote that in se testing times, everyone must come toger, stay disciplined and fight this horrid threat of Coronavirus. cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst n urged one and all to adhere to 'Janta Curfew' from 7am to 9pm on Sunday.

Meanwhile, many global sporting events have eir been postponed or called off due to this deadly disease. 13th edition of IPL that was supposed to get underway on March 29 has been postponed to April 15.

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status of IPL 2020

13th edition of IPL 2020 that was supposed to get underway on March 29 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on former champions Chennai Super Kings in tournament opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has w been postponed to April 15 due to outbreak of infectious COVID-19.

Meanwhile,  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly had last week said that IPL will take place but re is also a possibility of it being a truncated one. Ganguly also said that a weekly reassessment will be done on same. 

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Janta Curfew on March 22

Addressing nation on Thursday, PM Modi said, "Today, I ask you all for you support to implement Janata 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."

Furrmore, 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 governments to ensure that citizens follow Janta Curfew." 

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