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After Successful ¡®Janta Curfew¡¯, People Are Out On Streets Without Any Fear Of COVID-19
The entire country observed Janata Curfew on Sunday, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for people to voluntarily stay indoors to curtail the spread of Coronavirus. Many governments announced complete lockdowns across states, for the same reason. But, after a successful 'Janta Curfew' people took to the streets like the pandemic is already over.
The entire country observed Janata Curfew on Sunday, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for people to voluntarily stay indoors to curtail the spread of Coronavirus. Many governments announced complete lockdowns across states, for the same reason. But, after a successful 'Janta Curfew' people took to the streets like the pandemic is already over.
The Centre and state governments have decided to completely lock down 80 districts across the country where coronavirus cases have been reported. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala announced lockdown in many districts. Delhi will be locked down from 6:00 am on March 23 till midnight on March 31.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today appealed to people to take lockdown measures seriously.
Sharing his thoughts on Twitter, the PM said that people should save themselves and their family, and follow lockdown instructions seriously.
PM Modi also requested state governments to ensure that rules and laws are followed.
Delhi will be locked down from 6:00 am on March 23 till midnight on March 31.
Indian traffic policemen request commuters to cooperate with a lockdown as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, in Hyderabad.
People wait for their bus to return home, whereas PM Modi requested to all countrymen stay at home and not use public transport unless there is an emergency.
Commuters are stopped by policemen at a checkpoint following Punjab State government order for a complete lockdown till March 31.
People wait for transportation along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway following a lockdown ordered by Delhi's government and some districts of Uttar Pradesh, as a preventive measure against COVID-19, in Ghaziabad.
Workers returning home wait for transportation along the Delhi-Meerut Expressway following a lockdown ordered by Delhi's government and some districts of Uttar Pradesh.
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