Celebs applaud Prime Minister Modi's idea of Janta Curfew to curb coronavirus pandemic

The world is going through a big crisis due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and yesterday Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation regarding the issue. The PM urged the  citizens of India to be on guard and fight the deadly virus. He advised not to step out of homes until it is absolutely essential. He also asked to observe 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday, 22nd March 2020 from 7 AM to 9 PM, dutifully. The PM went on to add that at 5 PM on 22nd March 2020, the day of the Janta Curfew, express gratitude to those working round the clock to keep India healthy (such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, municipal staff, armed forces, airport staff).

Praising his speech Bollywood celebs took to their respective social media handles to praise the PM's address on Coronavirus pandemic. Speaking about the COVID-19 effect in on  India the country, recorded its fourth death due to Covid-19 on Thursday even as fresh cases surged in the country, with more than 50 recorded in the past two days. Bollywood has come to a total shutdown with film shoots and released postponed. Meanwhile, gyms, multiplexes, malls, and swimminhg pools have been shut down in Mahrashtra to curb the spread of the virus. 

An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 19, 2020

A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VeQyZaGcBh

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) March 19, 2020

Fellow Indians, Namaskar 🙏 A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe 🙏@PMOIndia@narendramodi#JantaCurfew

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 19, 2020

I will take part in the #jantacurfew on March 22 nd and at 5 in the evening will show my support to our selfless heroes fighting this virus. This is a time to be one and practise #SocialDistancing. Let’s follow our prime ministers appeal. #BeSafehttps://t.co/V9jAqfT7a2

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 19, 2020

Imp initiative by our Honorable PM @narendramodi with #jantacurfew Self-inflicted Quarantine and Staying at HOME on Sunday, March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM is a measured and sensible way to protect from this pandemic by not creating panic yet acknowledging the gravity of the situatn

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 19, 2020

Excellent initiative by our Honourable PM ModiJi @PMOIndia with #JuntaCurfew.
Self-inflicted quarantine & stay-at-home on Sunday 22nd March from 7am to 9pm is the best way to stay protected from this pandemic!

— Ekta Kapoor (@ektarkapoor) March 19, 2020

Our Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji has requested us to follow #JantaCurfew on 22nd March from 7am to 9pm. It is an urgent and humble appeal to us all to please be home. Stay safe & stay healthy🙏🙏 #IndiaFightsCoronahttps://t.co/K09jhuZVNb

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) March 19, 2020