'Let's shine our light': Hardik Pandya champions PM Modi's '9 PM-9 Minutes' appeal

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya posted a heartfelt message on Friday encouraging the entire country to unite in the fight against  COVID-19. Taking to Twitter, the ace Indian all-rounder championed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to switch off the lights on Sunday at 9 PM and light a diya, candle, torch or a flashlight for 9 minutes. He also extended his support to the Prime Minister and urged citizens to ignite the spirit of a billion strong Team India. 

"Let’s shine our lights on the Frontline Warriors who are showing us the path from this darkness," Pandya tweeted. 

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Earlier, Team India head coach Ravi Shastri had asked the people to come together to reignite the spirit of 1.3 billion Indians by lighting a diya, torch or so and express unity at such times. "Let us build up a new strategy to fight this," he had said.

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PM Modi's appeal

Addressing the nation on Friday, PM Modi urged all Indians to light a candle, diya, torch or mobile flashlight to mark India's fight against Coronavirus. He said, "I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'Diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against Coronavirus.

PM Modi in his third COVID-19 speech had said, "On Sunday, April 5, we must challenge Coronavirus & introduce it to the power of light; 1.3 billion people must show their united power, at 9 pm for 9 minutes, by turning off all lights at home, standing at balconies, & lighting diyas, candles, flashlights." In his appeal, PM Modi reiterated people to maintain social distancing and keep off from the streets.

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