Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a ‘Janta’ curfew on Sunday as the need of the hour, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked everyone in the country to support it and encourage others to join the movement to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
In a series of tweets, Shah also asked all citizens toexpress gratitude to those who are working round the clock to keep the countrysafe and healthy amid the pandemic.
“Prime Minister @narendramodi ji’s appeal for a JantaCurfew is need of the hour. As #IndiaFightsCorona, let us do our bit to defeatCOVID-19. Stay indoors on 22 March from 7am to 9pm. Encourage your friends andrelatives too. This is our movement, we will win, together!,” he said.
Shah also said no one should forget to show support andgratitude on Sunday at 5 pm for the people who have been constantly working tokeep the country safe and healthy.
“Come out in your balconies with your family and cheerfor them! Your applause can make a big difference!,” he said.
The Prime Minister on Thursday called for ‘Jant’a curfew onMarch 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essentialservices, should get out of house.He also said that at 5 pm on March 22, we shouldthank people like doctors, medical personnel, cleaning staff, for their serviceduring the coronavirus outbreak.