The call given by our PM to observe Janta Curfew on March 22 (Sunday) will unite the people of India in preparing to meet and deal with the challenges of the looming coronavirus.
As COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 173 on March 19 and the country reported its fourth death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to calm frayed nerves.
He said the situation is worrisome but appealed to citizens to show 'resolve and patience' to tide over the crisis. He requested countrymen to follow a 'Janata Curfew' or citizen curfew on Sunday, March 22 to play their part in putting a check on the situation.
He announced the setup of a COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force under the Finance Ministry, to tackle the pandemic.
He said citizens should stay rest assured that the government will ensure ample supply of all essentials like groceries, milk and medicines and requested citizens to avoid panicking and hoarding.
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The call given by our PM to observe Janta Curfew on March 22 (Sunday) will unite the people of India in preparing to meet and deal with the challenges of the looming coronavirus.
The message given by the Prime Minister to the country is important. On behalf of Chhattisgarh, I assure the Central Government and the Prime Minister that we will extend all support to every step taken and suggested by them to fight the COVID-19 infection.
People should follow the 'Janata Curfew'. PM Narendra Modi while addressing the nation today on the situation arising out of COVID-19, called upon the people of India to observe the public curfew on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm.
Grateful to PM Narendra Modi Ji for constituting ‘COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force’ to address economic challenges that have arisen due to Corona Virus. Timely engagement and response will boost stakeholders’ faith and confidence in overcoming economic impact.
At this moment every Indian must support the Government's efforts. The PM's call for Janata Curfew should be respected. Economic Task Force is a good idea. Hope it addresses the problems of unorganised workers and farmers first.
To take feedback and assess the economic impact of COVID-19, FM Sitharaman will meet the Ministers for Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries, Civil Aviation, MSMEs and Tourism on March 20 at North Block between 3-7 pm. Secretaries of all relevant Ministries and Departments will be present at the meetings. (Office of FM Sitharaman tweeted)
It is important that everyone supports the request made by PM Narendra Modi for a 'Janata Curfew' and is also the need of the hour. Let us all stay inside our homes on March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm and contribute to the national interest by making the public curfew a success.(edited)
It is very clear that he is depending now on hospitals across the country, public and private hospitals alike.
Need to look at economic impact on every economic strata, starting from daily wage workers to airlines. There are going to be very sector-specific needs.
I think the call to observe a Janta Curfew on Sunday was basically to demonstrate a kind of self-discipline to see if citizens can actually self-quarantine themselves on a mass-scale. I think he tries to say that the government is well appraised of all the things that need to be looked at and that he is trying to allay fears while saying that people also need to cooperate and show restraint.
Great motivating speech by PM Narendra Modi asking all Indians to rally to the Flag, work as one to face this crisis, show compassion to our fellow citizens, support one other, show our respect and appreciation to the Health professionals.
I appeal to 18 crore BJP workers and supporters to work day in and day out and ensure that suggestions given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be implemented in letter andspirit. I assure the PM that BJP will play a positive role in the fight against coronavirus.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold first meeting of COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force tomorrow
