Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address, Team India captain Virat Kohli joined his teammates and achievers from other sports in urging all Indians to observe a ‘janta curfew’ in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Modi has called for ‘janta curfew’ on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house.
Speaking on the curfew, Modi said on Thursday said: “Under this Janata (public) curfew, no one should leave their home or gather in their neighbourhoods. Only those related to essential services should go out.”
The Prime Minister also spoke of the appreciation that people in the medical industry and other members working through such situations deserve. The 69♎-year-old continued:
“On that day, at 5 pm, we will stand at our balconies, windows or doors for 5 minutes, we will show our gratitude to those maintaining essential services by ringing bells, sounding sirens and clapping…”
Kohli led the way in doing so and spoke about how it is essential to adhere to the safety regulations. He said, “Be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by the Covid 19. We, as responsible citizens, need to adhere to the norms put in place for our safety as announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji!”.
Be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by the Covid 19. We, as responsible citizens, need to adhere t🐎o the norms put in pla🌊ce for our safety as announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri ji.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
Other renowned meღmbers of the Indian cricket community such as the likes of Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravi Shastri, a🎶nd more have followed suit to laud the initiative taken up by the Prime Minister.
Here are some of the tweets from the Indian cricket community:
PM assures 1.3 billion Indians as All should
a) PLEDGE to practice social distancing & maintain hygiene
b) Have PATIENCE through the next couple of weeksLet's fulfill our National Duty & make a success.Spread the word.Jai Hind!🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Believe it or not, a country like ours with a billion people need🔯ed to hear what our pm ji just said, ꦑnot all of them are privileged enough to have access to information.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Let’s collectively follow the 🌞directions of PM ji
It’s is real, but we can fight !
I urge every Indian to join me in spreading hygienic awareness and sup👍porting our community.
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
It’s a fight against and we all are in it. is the only effective way to stop this. Please do follow the adv🧔isory by . I’m going to do it, You can do too. 🤛
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
In this difficult moment we need to stay strong in our fight against the . I urge you all to adhere to the preventive measures put in place by PM Modi. Let's be alert, aware and stay safe.
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh)
Let’s join hands with our PM and observe on Marꦿch 22 from 7 am to 9 pm IST. We need to ex෴hibit utmost restraint as a nation
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
मैं सभी से पीएम श्री के निर्देशों का पालन करने का अनुरोध करता हूँ। आशा करता हूँ कि आप सभी रविवार 22 March और अन्य दिनों में घर के अंदर ही र🅺हेंगे। हम सभी को कदम बढ़ाना होगा और अपने देश को सुरक्षित रखने में योगदान देना होगा। ꦗ
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
Let’s helpꦫ each 𒊎other. Let’s help our country fight by participating in
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Let’s get together with our Prime Minister ji and observe on Sunday…….🙏🙏
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
This i♑s something that is unforeseen in our times. We must try and do our best to contain the disease & follow instructions set by WHO.The one day Janta Curfew suggested by the Hon’ble PM ji is a great idea.T𝐆hese small steps will help curb the pandemic.
— Bhuvneshwar Kumar (@BhuviOfficial)
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 ji to ensure our own safety.
Stay safe everyone!— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88)
I urge everyone to observe the janta curfew as requested by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri ji. I pledge to stand at my window at 5 pm applauding all our heroes-every doctor, nurse ,para medical and all those who are working hard ♐to keep u🍬s going
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)
PM ji appeals for a Pub🤡lic Curfew on 22nd March i.e Sunday from 7am to 9pm. As a nation we must show solidarity 🙏🏼
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
Oꦓur respected PM Ji hasꦫ requested all to adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay safe you all and take care 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Let's not be complacent but be brave and cautious. The is a brilliant idea by PM ji. Let's support it, practice and avoid . Stay safe and take care everyone.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
As responsible citizens of the country, we need to do our part to curb the spread of Covid-19. Let’s all follow the norms set up by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri ji to ensure our own safety.
Stay safe everyone!— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5)
One hundred percent in agreement with our prime minister ji’s suggestions 👍👍and I pledge to act as suggested and will spread the message of ou♔r Modi ji.. Hoping every indian to do so together INDIA 🙏
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
An important me♊ssage𝕴 from PM ji to the nation to fight against .
– to prepare us for upcoming challenges
– Avoid panic while buying essential suppliesIt’s time we take responsibility for the w𓄧ell-🌳being of our loved ones and fellow Indians
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
