The honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation yesterday at 8pm in order to spread awareness about the novel Coronavirus and its potential destructive ability. During his speech which lasted exactly half an hour, the Prime Minister started by highlighting the gravity of the situation just to put things in perspective.
Mr Modi stated that this global pandemic is a huge challenge to mankind around the globe and has adversely affected more people than the two World Wars. Apart from encouraging people to practice social distancing, he also resquested the countrymen to be alert and attentive. In his speech the Prime Minister also alerted the countrymen to avoid panicking and assured them that the supply of basic necessities like milk, food items etc would not be hampered.
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The PM also announced a ‘Janata curfew’ on the 22nd of March where people should avoid stepping out of the house from 7am to 9pm. He urged all influential Indians to spread this message. The cricket fraternity responded very well to the PMO and everyone from Virat Kohli to Ravi Shastri took to their social media and spread the message.
Also, special mention to all the medical professionals in the country and around the globe for all the efforts being put in to fight the #CoronaVirus. Let's support them by taking care of ourself and everybody around us by maintaining good personal hygeine. #IndiaFightsCorona
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 19, 2020
Let’s join hands with our PM @narendramodi and observe #JantaCurfew on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm IST. We need to exhibit utmost restraint as a nation #IndiaFightsCorona @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/81ZhyOFZng
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) March 19, 2020
These are testing times for all and I salute the work being done by our doctors, nurses and medical staff across the country. I urge everyone as responsible citizens to follow the measures put in place by the government. Be safe and alert. #IndiaFightsCorona
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) March 19, 2020
In these tough times we need to stay vigilant and follow the instructions put in place by the government for our safety. Please avoid going out if unnecessary.. Also, a huge shout out to all our health professionals working tirelessly to keep our country safe. Heroes !🙏🏻
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) March 19, 2020
In this difficult moment we need to stay strong in our fight against the #coronavirus. I urge you all to adhere to the preventive measures put in place by PM Modi. Let's be alert, aware and stay safe. #IndiaFightsCorona
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) March 19, 2020
As responsible citizens of the country, we need to do our part in our fight against Covid-19. Let’s follow the norms set up by our honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to ensure our own safety.
Stay safe everyone!#IndiaFightsCorona— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) March 19, 2020
Let's not be complacent but be brave and cautious. The #JantaCurfew is a brilliant idea by PM @narendramodi ji. Let's support it, practice #SocialDistancing and avoid #PanicBuying . Stay safe and take care everyone.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) March 19, 2020
