Ravichandran Ashwin lauds good start to PM Modi's Janta Curfew to combat COVID-19 crisis

On Thursday, PM Modi had urged citizens to follow "Janta curfew" on March 22 from 7 am till 9 pm in an effort to take on the coronavirus outbreak.

Hyderabad: The country is observing 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday after Prime Minister Modi urged the people to not go out on the streets and stay at home on March 22 to prepare for the fight against the deadly coronavirus. The people adhered to PM Modi's call and the streets around the country are significantly empty since morning.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the nation's effort in the fight against the COVID-19. He said that he hopes it is 'extended beyond this day'.

"Unbelievable start to the #JantaCurfew , pin drop silence as they used to say in school. Hope this is extended beyond this day and social distancing can be adhered to In the days to come. @narendramodi @AmitShah," Ashwin tweeted.

Ravichandran Ashwin (Test Career)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to be a part of the 'Janta curfew' and said that it will add tremendous strength to fight against COVID-19 menace.

Ravichandran Ashwin

On Thursday, the PM had urged citizens to follow "Janta curfew" on March 22 from 7 am till 9 pm in an effort to take on the coronavirus outbreak.

Ravichandran Ashwin

India has so far 324 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, as per Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.