XtraTime Web Desk: India is united to fight against coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged everyone for a voluntary Junta Curfew on Sunday from 7am to 9pm. Beside that he also urged citizens of the nation to come out on their balconies or roofs at 5pm and clap their hands or ring bells to show their support and solidarity for the doctors, nurses and other health care professionals fighting against COVID-19.
In an overwhelming response, millions joined the initiative and so did athletes from around the country.
The hashtag #5baje5minute was also trending on Twitter in India.
Here are a few videos of Indian athletes showing their support:
A big Salute to all the warriors who are working tirelessly .
May this pass soon and may there be peace, peace and peace.
Om Shanti Shantih— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 22, 2020
I thank all the health-care workers and all the people in the frontline fighting COVID-19. You are the real heroes I salute you 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/U9FxPpJCup
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) March 22, 2020
Thank you to all the heroes who are helping us in fighting COVID-19. Let us stay strong and continue our fight. 🙏🏽#SocialDistancing #JanataCurfew
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 22, 2020
Thank you all the doctors, nurses, caregivers, armed forces, support staff, airport staff & everyone else out there working relentlessly for us in these difficult times. #IndiaFightsCorona 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Uh5je9dBtf
— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) March 22, 2020
Salute to all those who are working tirelessly 👏👏 What a feeling to see india on a united front against this battle.!! 🇮🇳🙏 #Covid_19india pic.twitter.com/yCsEUF0iAk
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) March 22, 2020
Here is the video from my balcony! What atmosphere!! Thankyou everyone for fighting back and our heartfelt appreciation to all those who are fighting this disease by putting their lives on the line. #thankyou #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/UxaHZd9QZZ
— Heena SIDHU (@HeenaSidhu10) March 22, 2020
#JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/MMtjDpHVfe
— Sjoerd Marijne (@SjoerdMarijne) March 22, 2020
Thank you to everyone working round the clock to keep us safe . So good to see the entire country united . I hope we stay united always. #CoronavirusPandemic #JanataCurfew #JaiHind
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) March 22, 2020