The purpose of this exercise, Modi said, is to bolster confidence in the heart of the citizens with a realisation of the fact that no one is alone in this crisis, they are in this with 130-crore other Indians who are collectively battling this crisis.
Team India cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Friday (April 3) welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to switch off all lights at residences on April 5 at 9 PM for nine minutes and instead light a candle, a 'Diya', or their mobile's flashlights to mark India's fight against coronavirus.
The purpose of this exercise, Modi said, is to bolster confidence in the heart of the citizens with a realisation of the fact that no one is alone in this crisis, they are in this with 130-crore other Indians who are collectively battling this crisis.
Harbhajan took to social media and urged the citizens of India to play their part in this innovative moment but suggested everyone should stay indoors.
"every individual hs his own part to do 2 stay home.We r proud of our Team Leader @narendramodi Let's all continue to Stay home & be Safe.5th April at 9pm for 9mins all lights off. Candles,Diya,torch,mobile flash to use bt only from home.No Streets Show Please," Harbhajan's tweet read.
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Last month, the Prime Minister had, in an address to the nation, asked the citizens to observe a 'Janta Curfew (People's Curfew)' on March 22 to avoid the spread of the coronavirus infection. For that occasion, Modi had appealed to the people to clang utensils, ring bells, and clap for five minutes at 5 PM to salute the healthcare professionals fighting against the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
In light of the heightened concern on the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in India, the country has been placed under complete lockdown for 21 days from March 24. Authorities have asked citizens to maintain strict social distancing to cut the spread of the virus outbreak.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), there are 2,301 confirmed cases of coronavirus cases in the country and 56 fatalities have been reported.
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