Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, cricket captain Virat Kohli joined his teammates and achievers from other sports in urging all Indians to observe a "janta curfew" in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modi called for 'janta curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house.
Moments after the PM's address, Kohli tweeted, "Be alert, attentive and aware to combat the threat posed by the Covid 19. We, as responsible citizens, need to adhere to the norms put in place for our safety as announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji."
"Also, special mention to all the medical professionals in the country and around the globe for all the efforts being put in to fight the #CoronaVirus. Let's support them by taking care of ourself and everybody around us by maintaining good personal hygiene."
Ashwin wrote, "Believe it or not, a country like ours with a billion people needed to hear what our pm @narendramodi ji just said, not all of them are privileged enough to have access to information."
Indian women's hockey skipper Rani wrote, "It's time to show solidarity & support to our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. #JantaCurfew on 22nd March from 7am till 9pm. Being a responsible citizen let's follow all guidelines."
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