PM Modi asks citizens to light candles, diyas at 9 pm on April 5 to mark fight against COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation via a video message amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country and urged the citizens to switch off all lights for nine minutes and light up candles, diyas, lamps, torch or cellphone flashlights for 9 minutes, at 9 pm on April 5, Sunday. However, the Prime Minister urged 130 crore Indians to maintain social distancing while lighting up lamps and asked them to remain in their homes. Further in his video message, Modi said he has witnessed an unprecedented discipline and sense of service by people during coronavirus lockdown.

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