Updated March 24th, 2020 at 22:49 IST
Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha among celebs in support of complete lockdown
To curb the rising coronavirus cases in India, PM Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day complete lockdown throughout the country starting at midnight on Tuesday.
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In a massive move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day complete lockdown in the country starting Tuesday midnight in his latest address to the nation, emphasising on the necessity of 'social distancing' as he elaborated on the need to stay home. Bollywood celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Huma Qureshi, Ranvir Shorey and South Indian superstar Paawan Kalyan are among the many from the film industry to stand in solidarity with the Prime Minister's decision and have shared their support for the move on social media.
Have a look at some of their reactions:
Be at home. Stay safe. Stay mentally emotionally and physically strong. Spread love. Have faith. Pray often. Speak to all those who matter daily. Meditate. Read. Cook. See the sky turn bluer every day. 21 days. Will pass. Keep it real and make it count you all.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor)
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#NationalLockdown... galti se bhi bahar mat dikhna (only limited to people i can spot from my window 😝) #StayHomeStaySafe #ChupChaapGharPeBaitho pic.twitter.com/GDmqBYjTOt
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha)
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ప్రధాని మాట పాటిద్దాం - కరోనా విముక్త భారతాన్ని సాధిద్దాం...
— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan)
Please follow 21 days lock out.. pic.twitter.com/Ep8qFvGIf2
Guys !! 21 days - We can do this !!! Please don’t go crazy stocking up things. Be safe everyone . This maybe the reset the earth needs so desperately. Please stay at home and stay safe and sane !! #IndiaFightsCorona 🇮🇳
— Huma S Qureshi (@humasqureshi)
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21 day lockdown.
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari)
Let’s be responsible and stay home. if we don’t we’re in for big trouble and could have an even longer lockdown as well as a catastrophic economy.
Help us help ourselves.
21 days of discipline is all it takes- pleeeeease!
Let’s do this 🙏🏻#CoronavirusLockdown
#CurfewInIndia #StayAtHomeSaveLives #coronaupdatesindia pic.twitter.com/x8TOelvbGb
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey)
Coronavirus crisis in India
As of date, 519 positive cases have been reported of the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) with Maharashtra reporting the highest at 106. Nine deaths have been reported to date. India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia while imposing mandatory 14-day quarantine on travellers from several other countries.
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Published March 24th, 2020 at 22:49 IST