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One year of Janata Curfew

The curfew was observed from 7 AM to 9 PM. The Prime Minister declared that the curfew is “for the people and by the people of India.”

  • Last Updated : May 17, 2024, 14:11 IST
One year on, the coronavirus threat seems far from over as the cases are resurging. Total Covid-19 cases in India stand at 1,17,34,058 with 1,60,441 fatalities

On 20th March 2020, PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation and called for a 14-hour-long Janata Curfew on 22nd March 2021.
Exactly a year ago, the curfew was imposed following which a nation-wide lockdown was announced.
The curfew was observed from 7 AM to 9 PM. The Prime Minister declared that the curfew is “for the people and by the people of India.”
On March 22, 2020, citizens came out to their balconies to celebrate the valiant efforts of frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Published: March 22, 2021, 19:01 IST

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