Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a fervent appeal to all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus, saying the world has never seen a danger as grave as this.
He called for ‘Janata curfew’ on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house.
“Even World War I and II did not affect as many countries as coronavirus has done,” Modi said in a national broadcast.
Asking people to sacrifice “some weeks of yours, some time of yours”, Modi said given that coronavirus has no cure yet, the only way to stay safe is to stay indoors.
“I request all people in country to get out of house only when it is extremely necessary, try and do all work from home,” he said.
Highlights of PM Modi’s address:
On March 22 (Sunday) from 7 am to 9 pm, all countrymen have to follow ‘Janata Curfew’: PM Modi
“If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janata curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus.”
On March 22 at 5 pm, we should thank people like doctors, medical personnel, cleaning staff for their services: PM
PM Modi urges countrymen to desist from practice of hoarding. “Steps being taken to ensure that there is no scarcity of essential commodities.”
Keeping in mind economic challenges arising out of coronavirus, government has decided to form COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force: PM.
I want some weeks of yours, some time of yours: PM to countrymen
Even World War I and II did not affect as many countries as coronavirus has done: PM Narendra Modi in address to nation. “World is passing through huge crisis.”
The coronavirus pandemic has put the entire humanity in danger, says PM Modi
“Till now, science has not been able to find a proper remedy for coronavirus and no vaccine has been developed yet. In such a situation, it is natural to worry”: Modi
Resolve and patience key in combating coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi
Social distancing extremely important and effective in reducing impact of coronavirus: PM Modi
People need to resolve that they will follow advice of Central and state governments: Modi — Agencies