In order to boost the people’s morale, PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Thursday evening, announcing a ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm.
On 22nd March 2020, let us observe a Janata Curfew and add strength to the fight against COVID-19.… https://t.co/aoqxXlbrT6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1584635681000
He urged the citizens to practice self-curfew on Sunday in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly disease. The PM also requested people to come out of their respective homes at 5 pm, and appreciate those working in essential services by clapping and ringing bells.
PM Modi’s initiative received an overwhelmingly positive response from Bollywood celebrities. B-Town and India Inc welcomed the move with open arms and appreciated the Prime Minister for taking the much-needed call.
I will be on my balcony with my family and we will applaud our unsung heroes without pause for the entire 5 minute… https://t.co/zX0maCWvv4
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) 1584643211000
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw urged her followers to make 'Janata Curfew' a 'resounding success'.
A very calming and comforting clarion call to the country. Let’s make Sunday’s “जनता कर्फ्यू” a resounding success… https://t.co/n5zaSdEurr
— Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) 1584678863000
Harsh Goenka felt that PM's speech instilled confidence and brought the nation together.
PM’s address was a rational and democratic appeal-the last impactful speech I remember was Lal Bahadur Shastri’s-… https://t.co/tvkFx53NQ0
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) 1584634328000
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to applaud people in the essential services who are working in ‘such extenuating circumstances’.
T 3475 - I support #JanataCurfew .. 22 March .. 7 am to 9 pm .. I applaud all fellow countrymen who work tirelessly… https://t.co/rAZCUzVmc7
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) 1584637314000
Shah Rukh Khan also took to Twitter to laud Modi's call for a curfew, saying, "It’s imp 2 reduce social interaction 2 minimum. Self Quarantine.The idea of #JanataCurfew on Sunday is a means to this end & we should continue this concept at a personal level as much as we can & more.We need to ‘slow down time’ to arrest the virus spread. Be safe & healthy all."
It’s imp 2 reduce social interaction 2 minimum. Self Quarantine.The idea of #JanataCurfew on Sunday is a means to t… https://t.co/4UdTV9tEm0
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 1584690317000
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who is otherwise known for being critical of the PM Modi-government, called the move a ‘master stroke’ to unite all Indians.
Its not nonsense . Its a master stroke to unite all Indians to feel we are in this together . https://t.co/6yvI12fid2
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) 1584629755000
Azmi had also shared with her followers that she recently returned from Budapest and will be practicing 'self isolation'.
I have returned from Budapest on 15th March morn and am practising self isolarion till 30th March
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) 1584629847000
Actor Akshay Kumar, too, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, and urged the fans to show unity.
An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the… https://t.co/RimnnnybGu
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 1584631468000
‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ actor Anupam Kher praised the PM for the self-curfew.
“कठिन समय में समझदार आदमी रास्ता खोजता है और कायर बहाना।” बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी! आपके नि… https://t.co/ddcn158ExM
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) 1584631594000
Actress Anushka Sharma, who is followed by over 20 million people on the micro-blogging site, urged her fans to judiciously follow and adhere to the self-curfew.
🙏🏻 https://t.co/x7gFXlKScL
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) 1584637876000
Actors Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh appealed to the citizens to practice social distancing and follow the curfew.
Fellow Indians, Namaskar 🙏 A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint… https://t.co/u2fALRIPCM
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) 1584631387000
Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji announces 'janta curfew' on 22 March, from 7am to 9pm. He also appeals to all to wor… https://t.co/Dr5fNZhX9p
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) 1584630280000
Director and producer Karan Johar and actor Varun Dhawan were all-praises for the move too.
Imp initiative by our Honorable PM @narendramodi with #jantacurfew Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on… https://t.co/qLp7cP03Ih
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1584636886000
I will take part in the #jantacurfew on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless h… https://t.co/m17GQCQ1ty
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) 1584633162000
Actors Shilpa Shetty and R Madhavan, too, requested their fans to follow guidelines in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipli… https://t.co/uh3m3oAwwS
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) 1584631009000
Well DONE SIR ... well Done @narendramodi hats off. They TOTALLY deserve our gratitude and respect. https://t.co/TLFefQh1IB
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) 1584630521000