On April 5, at 9 pm, Light Diya, Candle to Mark Fight Against Coronavirus: Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to gather together for a unique exercise on April 5 at 9 pm to show they were together in the fight against coronavirus. “On this Sunday, April 5, we will challenge the darkness of coronavirus threat together. On April 5, at 9 pm, I need your 9 minutes. At 9 pm, turn off all the lights in your houses and light a Diya, candle, torch or flashlight for 9 minutes at your doors, or balcony; Modi said.

The Prime Minister further said that this will send out a message that nobody among the 130 crore Indians is alone in this fight against the deadly infection. “I have one more prayer to all of you, nobody has to gather at any place during this event. Everyone will light a Diya only at their doors, windows or balconies.

The Laxman Rekha of social distancing must be followed, Modi said. Earlier, the Prime Minister had said that 130 crore Indians are together in this fight against coronavirus and praised the countrymen for following the lockdown. “Today when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how will they fight this battle against COVID-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone.

The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us; he said. He also expressed gratitude towards countrymen for participating in ‘Janata curfew’ on March 22 and said it has become “an example for all countries” today as they are following it. (ANI)