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People are valued soldiers in fight against coronavirus in India: PM

The Prime Minister also pitched for use of digital payments to prevent the spread of the virus through currency notes.

Deserted areas in front of Gateway of India are seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Kamlesh Pednekar
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Deserted areas in front of Gateway of India are seen during a one-day Janata (civil) curfew imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Mumbai on March 22, 2020. - Kamlesh Pednekar

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Indians as valued soldiers in the fight against coronavirus, adding that caution and practice of self-isolation can help lakhs of other lives. 

As the country witnessed its biggest one day jump in positive coronavirus cases, taking the total to 341 on Sunday afternoon, leaving 6 dead — "Janata Curfew", the call for self-isolation, by PM Modi is being observed by millions of Indians, as the country bears a deserted look.


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