Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Janata Curfew, a self-imposed curfew by the people, on March 22 to prevent the spread of highly contagious Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The COVID-19 is a challenge for the entire human race. In this context, the Odisha CM appealed all to join as one nation and support the Prime Minister’s call for Janata curfew, said the State Government’s chief spokesperson on COVID-19 Subroto Bagchi at a press conference here on Friday.
Addressing the nation on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi appealed the people of India to follow ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday from 7 AM to 9 PM.
The Prime Minister urged people not to move out of their homes on 22nd March. He also urged the state governments, organizations like the NCC and NSS, which are led by youth, civil society and other organizations to actively encourage citizens to follow ‘Janata Curfew’ and stay inside their homes.