Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his video message addressed to the countrymen on Friday, called for a light show on April 5, 2020 (Sunday) at 9 pm to mark our fight against the darkness of novel coronavirus-COVID-19. He has requested everyone to switch off all lights of their households at 9 pm for 9 minutes and just light a diya, candle or a mobile flashlight as a symbol of unity and perseverance.
In his appeal, PM Modi also requested the citizens to maintain social distancing and avoid gathering at one place. He said that one does not need to go out on the streets and colonies to showcase their unity. They can do it from the doorsteps of their houses and balconies.
Praising the efforts of citizens during Janata Curfew, PM Modi said that the way through which the countrymen expressed their gratitude towards people fighting against COVID-19 on March 22 has served inspiration to other countries. By ringing of bells and clanging utentils, the country displayed its unity amid challenging times.
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#WATCH PM Modi: I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/wpNiEJurBm
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The way you paid gratitude to people fighting against #COVID19,on March 22 has become a model that is being emulated by other countries. Janata curfew&ringing of bells/clanging utensils,made the country aware of its unity amid this challenging time. pic.twitter.com/A8DkY37qnU
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2020
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also assured everyone that they are not alone in the fight against coronavirus. He expressed that while one must be thinking how they can fight this battle alone but they should remember that the strength of 130 crore Indians is with this.
Today when crores of ppl are inside homes, then some of us may think how will they fight this battle against #COVID19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone. The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/sZKNEnaP5y
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2020
Here’s how celebrities and politicians are reacting to the announcement:
very fortunate to have a leader like @narendramodi ji,after today’s PM speech I am very confident we will win the fight against Corona, let’s all light diyas Sunday 9pm,to mark our togetherness and love for each other and this nation, anti national ki phat chuki hai, ignore them
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 3, 2020
बाहर भी कम न होगी रोशनी
दिलों में उजाले बनाए रखिए— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) April 3, 2020
आज प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने #ModiVideoMessage में कोरोना की रोकथाम के लिए लगाए गए लॉकडाउन का उचित ढंग से पालन करने पर देशवासियों की सराहना की। इस चुनौती पूर्ण समय में कोरोना के विरुद्ध लड़ाई लड़ रहे प्रत्येक भारतवासी को उनके शब्दों से प्रेरणा प्राप्त हुई है।
— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) April 3, 2020
Let us take an oath to be with our PM @narendramodi in this long & arduous war against the deadly Corona virus. This is the time to come together & show our solidarity as one & help our govt in controlling Covid. We will carry out his request on Apr 5. Are you all in agreement??
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 3, 2020
Before idiots start trolling the PM, I must put on record that @narendramodi is the best leader India can get.
He knows how to lead Indians emotionally and spiritually. There is no other way out.
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) April 3, 2020
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