As we all know, the deadly coronavirus infection is spreading across the world and on daily basis, new cases of infections are being reported. The total human death count on account of coronavirus is also on the rise.
Looking at the critical situation across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a call for ‘Janta Curfew’ i.e. voluntary self isolation from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm on 22nd March 2020.
जनता कर्फ्यू शुरू हो रहा है…
मेरी विनती है कि सभी नागरिक इस देशव्यापी अभियान का हिस्सा बनें और कोरोना के खिलाफ लड़ाई को सफल बनाएं।
हमारा संयम और संकल्प इस महामारी को परास्त करके रहेगा। #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/p5onFBSoPB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2020
Along with this announcement, he also requested the citizens that on 22nd March 2020, at 5.00 pm everyone should go to their balconies, windows and clap or bang thalis for 5 minutes as an appreciation for doctors, nurses, and medical support staff who are providing emergency services by risking their own safety as well as for those who are providing essential services such cleaners, delivery boys and others involved in supply-logistics sector.
Do remember,
5 PM this evening for 5 minutes…
Be on your terraces, balconies or windows to express gratitude to all those who are working 24/7 so that our nation becomes free from COVID-19. #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/Cwds0v4cJ8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2020
PM Modi’s call for Janta Curfew received fantastic response as right from the morning of 22nd March 2020 hardly anyone could be seen on the roads or on public places.
As the day progressed the excitement among masses for the ‘5 PM applause’ activity started building up. At some places this activity started much before 5.00 pm. As instructed by PM Modi, the citizens enthusiastically applauded the heroes who are on frontline in fight against corona virus.
But soon, this controlled activity which was supposed to stop after 5 minutes spiralled out of control as people took to streets in large number with various musical instruments like drums and trumpets. In Khadia area of Ahmedabad, the public enthusiasm was so high that 100s of people gathered on the streets with musical instrument and some of them were also holding our National flag. The entire scene looked as if it was some kind of a rally.
@CMOGuj @tv9gujarati @vijayrupanibjp As a citizen of this country, I am really disappointed to see clear breach of Janta Curfew at Khadia. What is the use of section 144, I don't see a single policeman either stopping such gathering. Isn't this an offence? pic.twitter.com/LkP4qDZeXl
— Parag Shah (@i_am_parag) March 22, 2020
@AhmedabadPolice @TheLallantop I am not sure if this is really helping in janta curfew. These people needs to made more aware.
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Near Raj Card 375, Anandshankar Dhurav Rd, Old City, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India pic.twitter.com/etixIKoWL9— Amit Chauhan (@amitdotchauhan) March 22, 2020
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani thanks people for staying at home and observe #JantaCurfew in response to PM Modi's call. Rupani also expresses displeasure regarding gathering of people in the shape of procession at Khadia in Ahmedabad while marking #5Baje5Minute pic.twitter.com/Axw0xGaJea
— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) March 22, 2020
It was a sad scene for all those who had exercised restraint throughout the day, as some irresponsible or may be ignorant people took to streets and put themselves into a vulnerable situation.
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