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Janta Curfew on, PM Modi thanks people for staying at home

NEW DELHI: As millions of people across the country stayed indoors in support of 'Janta Curfew', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the efforts of citizens and said India has decided to "fight the menace" of COVID-19 together.
Saying that people's support is emphatic, PM Modi retweeted a series of tweets from several people, thanking them for their efforts.
Retweeting a video of Cannaught Place, Delhi, PM Modi said, "The people of India have decided- we are in this together. We will fight the menace of COVID-19 together."

The people of India have decided- we are in this together. We will fight the menace of COVID-19 together.… https://t.co/ObFOrUE2CX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1584856302000

Another retweeted post mentioned how there was less traffic on the roads as Janta curfew was being followed.

Can you see the link? Looks like people have closed ranks to uproot the COVID-19 menace. #JantaCurfew https://t.co/Sk3zpolbdY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1584856345000

The PM also appreciated the eminent personalities for "encouraging a stay at home Sunday" to fight coronavirus.

#JantaCurfew is on. Eminent personalities are encouraging a Stay At Home Sunday to fight Coronavirus. And, peop… https://t.co/X16T7cyiMG

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1584856402000

In another tweet, PM Modi said: Quality family time, television and some good food. Each of you is a valued soldier in this battle against COVID-19. Your being alert and cautious can help lakhs of other lives.

PM Modi in another post added that this was also the time to ensure social distancing. "Digital Payments help you do that. Lets listen to these stalwarts and adopt digital payments."

This is the time to ensure Social Distancing. Digital Payments help you do that. Lets listen to these stalwarts… https://t.co/1EY911dFug

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Read More – Source

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