New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweeter said that the daylong stay at home for millions of Indians would add tremendous strength to the fight against Covid-19 or Corona Virus. He tweeted moments before the “Janatha Curfew” that he proposed came into an effect on Sunday.

Modi also tweeted that in a few minutes from now, the “Janatha Curfew” commences. Let us all be a part of this Curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against Covid-19 menace. The steps we take now will help in the times to come”. Modi has urged the citizens to stay indoors from 07:00am to 09:00pm as part of the self-quarantine.

In his 29 minute address to the nation on Thursday, Modi said that “there is no cure for this, so we need to remain healthy. We need to avoid crowds and stay home. Social distancing is critical. If you think you can roam around as usual and feel you will not be at risk, this is incorrect; you are endangering yourself and your family,”

Across the country, several states have announced partial shutdowns and imposed restrictions on people’s movement and gatherings as part of precautionary measures to contain the pandemic.