On March 22, 2020, India observed the ‘ ‘Janata Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm.
Just days earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation, had asked people to isolate and not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Modi said that the success of such a people’s movement and the experiences gained from it will prepare us for the challenges ahead and be a symbol of self-restraint and determination to perform duty in the national interest.
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India observes ‘Janata Curfew’
On 22 March 2020, the ‘Janata Curfew’ began across India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the day-long initiative as a social distancing measure to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
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