In wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which has also affected India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the people of the country to opt for a ”Janata Curfew” on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In a special address to the nation, Modi said: “Today I am requesting the people of the country for a Janata curfew, on March 22, this Sunday, from between 7 a.m to 9 p.m.
“…This is public curfew. Janata curfew means for the public, curfew imposed on public by themselves.”