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{{Merge to|2020 coronavirus pandemic in India|discuss=Talk:2020 coronavirus pandemic in India#Proposed merge of Janata Curfew into 2020 coronavirus pandemic in India|date=March 2020}} |
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| caption = Deserted street during Janata curfew at [[Ottappalam]], Kerala |
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'''Janata curfew''' ({{translation|''People's curfew''}}) was an effort to combat [[Coronavirus disease 2019|coronavirus]] spread, introduced by the Prime Minister of India, [[Narendra Modi]], in the wake of the [[2020 coronavirus pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=Our |title=PM Modi calls for ‘Janata curfew’ on March 22 from 7 AM-9 PM |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/pm-modi-calls-for-janta-curfew-on-march-22-from-7-am-9-pm/article31110155.ece# |accessdate=19 March 2020 |work=@businessline |language=en}}</ref> On 19 March, 2020, the Prime Minister implored all citizens of India to observe a self-imposed '[[curfew]]' from 7 am to 9 pm [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] on Sunday, 22 March 2020 to help reduce community spreading of [[coronavirus disease]] in India.<ref name =indiatoday>{{cite news |last1=DelhiMarch 19 |first1=India Today Web Desk New |last2=March 19 |first2=India Today Web Desk New |last3=Ist |first3=India Today Web Desk New |title=What is Janata Curfew: A curfew of the people, by the people, for the people to fight coronavirus |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/janata-curfew-to-fight-coronavirus-pm-modi-urges-citizens-to-stay-off-roads-from-7-am-to-9-pm-on-sunday-1657581-2020-03-19 |accessdate=19 March 2020 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref> On 24 March, the prime minister announced that India go under 'total lock-down' for the next 21 days.<ref>{{cite news |title=India's 1.3bn population told to stay at home |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52024239 |accessdate=25 March 2020 |work=BBC News |date=25 March 2020}}</ref> |
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[[File:Roads of Bhopal during Janta Curfew 01.jpg|thumb|250px|Empty street during Janata curfew in [[Bhopal]], Madhya Pradesh]] |
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==Action plan== |
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The Janata curfew was a 14 hour curfew (7am-9pm) that was scheduled for 22 March 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=UP Officials Seen With Crowd Amid "Janata Curfew". Then, A Clarification |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/up-officials-seen-with-crowd-amid-janata-curfew-then-a-clarification-2198993 |work=NDTV.com}}</ref> Everyone except people of 'essential services' such as police, medical services, media, home delivery professionals and firefighters were needed to take part in the curfew. At 5 pm (22nd March 2020), all citizens were asked to stand in their doorways, balconies or windows, and clap their hands or ring their bells in appreciation for the professionals delivering these essential services.<ref name =indiatoday/> People belonging to [[National Cadet Corps (India)|National Cadet Corps]] and [[National Service Scheme]] were to enforce the curfew in the country.<ref name=news18>{{cite news |title=PM Modi Speech on Coronavirus Highlights: Janata Curfew on Sunday, Avoid Panic Buying |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/pm-modi-speech-on-coronavirus-highlights-janata-curfew-on-sunday-avoid-panic-buying-2543315.html |accessdate=19 March 2020 |work=News18}}</ref> The Prime Minister also urged the youth to inform 10 others about Janata curfew and encourage everyone to observe the curfew.<ref name=news18/> |
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== Support by other organizations or unions == |
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Some auto and taxi unions in Delhi have stated that they will not be providing service during the Janata curfew.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/autos-taxis-to-remain-off-road-in-delhi-during-janta-curfew-2545609.html|title=Autos, Taxis to Remain Off-Road in Delhi During 'Janta Curfew'|website=News18|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref> |
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== Precautions and actions taken by states during curfew == |
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Some states have taken further precautions like the shutdown of Metro Trains, Suburban trains, Buses, Trams and Monorail services.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/janta-curfew-and-how-states-are-implementing-it-all-you-need-to-know/story-0WwbvwC8J2EvDTtslml1sJ.html|title=‘Janta Curfew’ and how states are implementing it- All you need to know|date=2020-03-21|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/coronavirus-outbreak-india-indoors-millions-observe-janata-curfew-2198650|title=India Indoors: Millions To Observe "Janata Curfew"|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref> Tamil Nadu will not allow visitors in jails during the Janata curfew, nor fishing is allowed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/janta-curfew-tamil-nadu-imposes-various-restrictions-on-fishing-fishing-related-activities/articleshow/74751270.cms|title='Janta Curfew': Tamil Nadu imposes various restrictions on fishing, fishing-related activities {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|last=Mar 21|first=M. K. Ananth {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22|last3=Ist|first3=20:47}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Only employees that work for essential services are allowed to board local trains in Mumbai, and the rail service has been cut back by a lot causing cancellation of more then 3,700 trains, these actions will start when the curfew takes effect however will end on March 31st.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/janata-curfew-3700-trains-cancelled-on-sunday/articleshow/74740006.cms|title=Janata curfew: 3,700 trains cancelled on Sunday {{!}} India News - Times of India|last=Mar 21|first=Dipak K. Dash {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22|last3=Ist|first3=01:31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-coronavirus-mumbai-local-closed-for-general-public-till-march-31-1180263|title=Coronavirus: Mumbai local closed for general public till March 31|date=2020-03-21|website=news.abplive.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
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In the case of Telangana, while supporting the Prime Minister's Janata curfew call, the [[List of chief ministers of Telangana#Chief ministers of Telangana|Chief Minister of Telangana,]] [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]] appealed to the people of Telangana to stay indoors for 24hrs from 6 am on Sunday (22-03-2020) in order to contain the possible spread of coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/covid-19-scare-telangana-may-close-borders-with-maharastra-says-cm-rao-120032100817_1.html|title=Covid-19 scare: Telangana may close borders with Maharastra, says CM Rao|date=2020-03-21|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref> |
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==Misinformation related to Janata Curfew== |
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Misinformation that the government is spreading "anti-corona" drug in the country during Janata curfew went viral on social media.<ref>{{cite news |title=Is government spraying coronavirus vaccine using airplanes? No, it’s fake news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/it-s-viral/is-government-spraying-coronavirus-vaccine-using-airplanes-no-it-s-fake-news/story-QmSDrfLW8SkSghT2TUf5cK.html |accessdate=22 March 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Film actor [[Mohanlal]] and many others shared the fake news that, the vibration generated by clapping together during Janata curfew will kill the virus.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-many-others-share-fake-info-clapping-may-kill-virus-pib-debunks-120844 |accessdate=22 March 2020 |work=www.thenewsminute.com}}</ref> One viral message says that the lifetime of coronavirus is only 12 hours and staying home for 14 hours during Janata curfew break the chain of transmission.<ref name=indiatoday1>{{cite news |last1=DelhiMarch 21 |first1=Ratna New |last2=March 21 |first2=Ratna New |last3=Ist |first3=Ratna New |title=Fact Check: Social media users give misleading twist to PM Modi's concept of 'Janta curfew' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/social-media-users-give-misleading-twist-pm-modi-janta-curfew-1658195-2020-03-21 |accessdate=22 March 2020 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Another message claimed that observing Janata curfew will result in the reduction of coronavirus cases by 40%.<ref name=indiatoday1/> Tweet by [[Rajinikanth]] claiming that a 14-hour stay home can stop the coronavirus disease going from "stage 2" to "stage 3" was classified as misinformation and was taken down by Twitter for violating community guidelines.<ref>{{cite news |last1=ChennaiMarch 21 |first1=India Today Web Desk |last2=March 21 |first2=India Today Web Desk |last3=Ist |first3=India Today Web Desk |title=Twitter takes down Rajinikanth's Janata Curfew video for spreading misinformation |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/twitter-takes-down-rajinikanth-s-janata-curfew-video-for-spreading-misinformation-1658282-2020-03-21 |accessdate=22 March 2020 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref> [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was heavily criticised for one of his tweets, which claimed vibrations from clapping, blowing conch shells as part of Sunday’s Janata Curfew would have reduced or destroyed coronavirus potency as it was ‘[[amavasya]]’, the darkest day of the month.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amitabh Bachchan deletes post on ‘clapping vibrations destroy virus potency’ after being called out |url=https://trib.al/Bcqp2dp |work=The Hindu |date=23 March 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{2019–20_coronavirus_pandemic}} |
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[[Category:2020 coronavirus pandemic in India]] |
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[[Category:Curfews]] |
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[[Category:National responses to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic]] |
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