Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the nation on coronavirus pandemic asked citizens to follow 'Janta Curfew' on March 22. He said that under the 'curfew', citizens should not come out of their houses from 7 am to 9 pm. "I request state governments to help enforce the implementation of Janta curfew," he added.

Highlights:

1. I want to appeal to everyone that you must venture out of home only if it is absolutely necessary. Senior citizens above 60 years of age must remain indoors: PM Modi
2. For the last few days, it looks like if we are safe from coronavirus. This belief is not right. Hence, it is very important for every Indian to remain aware and alert: PM Modi
3. For a developing country like ours with a large population the growing challenge of coronavirus is not a normal situation: PM Modi
4. Government of India is keeping a close watch on the track record of the spread of coronavirus: PM Modi
5. Resolution and restraint is very important in combat against this global epidemic. As citizens, people need to strengthen their resolve to follow the advisories issues by state and central governments to fight coronavirus: PM Modi
6. Restrain is compulsory to protect ourselves and remain healthy. I request that for the coming weeks people should go out of their homes only if essential: PM Modi
7. On 22nd March, from 7 am to 9pm, all countrymen have to follow ‘Janta Curfew’: PM Modi
8. I request people above the age of 60 to not venture out of their homes for the next few weeks: PM Modi
9. If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janta Curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus: PM Modi
10. Postpone elective surgeries by a month, avoid routine check-ups to ease pressure on health services: PM Modi
11. My countrymen have never disappointed me whenever I have asked something from you. In the face of the acute crisis arising out of coronavirus, I want to ask for next few weeks of yours: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the nation on coronavirus pandemic asked citizens to follow 'Janta Curfew' on March 22. He said that under the 'curfew', citizens should not come out of their houses from 7 am to 9 pm. "I request state governments to help enforce the implementation of Janta curfew," he added.

Highlights:

1. I want to appeal to everyone that you must venture out of home only if it is absolutely necessary. Senior citizens above 60 years of age must remain indoors: PM Modi
2. For the last few days, it looks like if we are safe from coronavirus. This belief is not right. Hence, it is very important for every Indian to remain aware and alert: PM Modi
3. For a developing country like ours with a large population the growing challenge of coronavirus is not a normal situation: PM Modi
4. Government of India is keeping a close watch on the track record of the spread of coronavirus: PM Modi
5. Resolution and restraint is very important in combat against this global epidemic. As citizens, people need to strengthen their resolve to follow the advisories issues by state and central governments to fight coronavirus: PM Modi
6. Restrain is compulsory to protect ourselves and remain healthy. I request that for the coming weeks people should go out of their homes only if essential: PM Modi
7. On 22nd March, from 7 am to 9pm, all countrymen have to follow ‘Janta Curfew’: PM Modi
8. I request people above the age of 60 to not venture out of their homes for the next few weeks: PM Modi
9. If possible, please call at least 10 people every day and tell them about the ‘Janta Curfew’ as well as the measures to prevent coronavirus: PM Modi
10. Postpone elective surgeries by a month, avoid routine check-ups to ease pressure on health services: PM Modi
11. My countrymen have never disappointed me whenever I have asked something from you. In the face of the acute crisis arising out of coronavirus, I want to ask for next few weeks of yours: PM Modi