Janata Curfew
Janata curfew is a concept introduced by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in the wake of 2020 coronavirus pandemic in India.[1] The Prime Minister implored all citizens of India to observe 'curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday, 22 March to help reduce community spreading of coronavirus disease in India.[2]
Action plan
The Janata curfew will happen for 14 hours on 22 March, 2020. Everyone except essential services such as police, medical services, media, home delivery professionals and firefighters are needed to take part in the curfew. At 5 pm, all citizens are encouraged to stand at their doorways, balconies or windows, and clap their hands or ring their bells in appreciation for the professionals delivering essential services.[2] People belonging to National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme to enforce the curfew in the country.[3] The Prime Minister also urged the youth to inform 10 others about Janata curfew and encourage everyone to observe the curfew.[3]
Reflist
- ^ Bureau, Our. "PM Modi calls for 'Janata curfew' on March 22 from 7 AM-9 PM". @businessline. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ a b DelhiMarch 19, India Today Web Desk New; March 19, India Today Web Desk New; Ist, India Today Web Desk New. "What is Janata Curfew: A curfew of the people, by the people, for the people to fight coronavirus". India Today. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "PM Modi Speech on Coronavirus Highlights: Janata Curfew on Sunday, Avoid Panic Buying". News18. Retrieved 19 March 2020.