On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a pan-India complete lock-down that would last for three weeks.
Speaking via video, the Prime Minister urged everyone to remain confined to their homes -- almost as though there was a lakshman rekha drawn outside.
India goes under lockdown for 21 days over coronavirus outbreak
Social distancing, he said, was our only hope of fighting this virus.
HERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED TO PANIC.
Essential commodities, medicines etc. would be available. Centre and various state governments will work in close coordination to ensure this.
Together, we will fight COVID-19 and create a healthier India.
My fellow citizens, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED TO PANIC.Essential commodities, medicines etc. would be available. Centre and various state governments will work in close coordination to ensure this.Together, we will fight COVID-19 and create a healthier India. Jai Hind!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2020
As we move towards a 21-day #CoronavirusLockdown ,PM @narendramodi ji has ensured that all essential services shall continue & remain functional. Pls spread the message that the List of essential services remains unchanged since the March 22nd 'Janta Curfew' #IndiaFightsCorona
As we move towards a 21-day #CoronavirusLockdown ,PM @narendramodi ji has ensured that all essential services shall continue & remain functional.Pls spread the message that the List of essential services remains unchanged since the March 22nd 'Janta Curfew' #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/KdyBm4EcXQ
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) March 24, 2020
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