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Indian PM Modi calls for self-imposed curfew on Sunday


19 March 2020  

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NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for the country’s citizens to observe a public curfew, between 7 am and 9 pm on March 22 to help combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

“This Sunday, on March 22, all countrymen should follow janata curfew,” PM Modi said in an address to the nation, Indian media reported.

“During this period, no one should come out of their homes or in their society or building. Only people connected to essential services should venture out,” the PM added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Publish Date : 19 March 2020 20:43 PM

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