PM Modi requested People to light lamps: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his video message, asked people to light lamps, candles and flashlights of mobile phones for 9 minutes at 9 pm this Sunday to show the unity in the fight against coronavirus pandemic. “I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, ‘Diya’, or mobile’s flashlight, to mark our fight against coronavirus,” he said.  

After asking people to show up on their balconies and gates to applaud unsung warriors against coronavirus during the last month’s ‘Janata Curfew’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked all Indians to display a collective spirit in the fight against the disease by coming out on balconies and gates once again this Sunday.

He (Honourable PM) addresses the people of India today(on Friday, 04/04/2020) at 9 am.

The prime minister also thanked the people for supporting the ongoing lockdown, the Janata Curfew on March 22 and said that it was a symbol of unity of 130 crore Indians in the fight against the coronavirus. 

“Today when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how will they fight this battle against COVID-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone. The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us,” he further added.

What PM Modi said in his video message: Check the additional brief.

  • Social Distancing should not be breached under any circumstances. This is the only panacea to break the chain of coronavirus: Modi
  • Never cross the line of social distancing: Modi
  • Let’s defeat corona together and make India win: PM Modi
  • We have to move towards the light from the darkness created by coronavirus: PM
  • We are at home during the lockdown, but we are not alone as the collective strength of the entire country is with each one of us: PM Modi.
  • I want 9 minutes of yours on 5 April at 9 pm. Switch off all lights, stand at balcony or gate with a candle, torch or mobile phone’s flashlight: PM
  • This Sunday, April 5, we need to challenge the darkness of coronavirus.
  • PM Modi said there was unprecedented discipline and a sense of service by people during the lockdown.
  • PM Modi thanks people for respecting the corona lockdown.