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

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

'Aao Milke Deep Jalaye'

'Nobody has to gather at any place during this event'

"On this Sunday, April 5, we will challenge the darkness of Coronavirus threat together. On April 5, at 9 pm, I need your 9 minutes. At 9 pm, turn off all the 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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The Prime Minister further said that this will send out a message that nobody among the 130 crore Indians is alone in this fight against the deadly infection. "I have one more prayer to all of you, nobody has to gather at any place during this event. Everyone will light a Diya only at their doors, windows or balconies. The Laxman Rekha of social distancing must be followed," Modi said.

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

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