Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Janta Curfew initiative got a thumbs up from the Bollywood stars. In his address to the nation on Thursday, PM Modi urged citizens to observe a social curfew on March 22. It will be a trial run to check social isolation in order to contain the spread of coronavirus. PM Modi appealed to citizens to step out into their balconies and doorsteps at 5 PM on Sunday to cheer for the medical personnel fighting against the virus.
While Akshay Kumar called it an "excellent initiative", Ajay Devgn requested his fans on Twitter to "adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home".
PM Modi asked celebrities to promote the idea and Bollywood was quick to join in.
Akshay wrote, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing.”
Ajay also praised PM Modi's initiative on Twitter. “Fellow Indians, Namaskar A short while ago, Our PM Saab, Modiji, requested all of us to show resolve & restraint in the face of COVID-19. Please also adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March by staying home. Stay Safe,'' he wrote.
Sanjay Dutt thanked PM Modi and urged everyone to stay at home. ''Thank You @narendramodi ji for such a reassuring speech. Let's all pledge to adhere to the Janta Curfew on 22nd March, express appreciation for 5 mins at 5 pm for all those who are working day & night for our safety. Stay home to stay safe & take all the necessary precautions!''
''Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji announces 'janta curfew' on 22 March, from 7am to 9pm. He also appeals to all to work from home as much as possible & adopt social distancing. Senior citizens above 60 to stay at home for next 2 weeks. Let’s do this as one nation. #IndiaFightsCorona,'' tweeted Riteish Deshmukh.
Anushka Sharma also tweeted and asked people to follow social distancing.
'' I support #JanataCurfew .. 22 March .. 7 am to 9 pm .. I applaud all fellow countrymen who work tirelessly to keep the essential services operational in such extenuating circumstances ..BE ONE, BE SAFE, BE IN PRECAUTION !,'' Amitabh Bachchan wrote on his Twitter.
In a reply to a Twitter user, veteran actress Shabana Azmi wrote, ''Its not nonsense. Its a master stroke to unite all Indians to feel we are in this together.''
“कठिन समय में समझदार आदमी रास्ता खोजता है और कायर बहाना।” बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी! आपके निर्णात्मक विचारो और फ़ैसलों के लिए। ऐसी आपदा के समय में ना केवल देश को बल्कि पूरे विश्व को आप जैसे नेता की सख़्त ज़रूरत है। हम सब मिलकर अपना कर्तव्य निभाएँगे।,'' tweeted Anupam Kher.
Asking everyone to be positive and act responsibly, Shilpa Shetty wrote, ''A very important announcement made by respected @narendramodi ji with self isolation we must practice self discipline. #jantacurfew Be Positive and responsible Jai Hind''.
R Madhavan wrote, ''Well DONE SIR ... well Done @narendramodi hats off. They TOTALLY deserve our gratitude and respect.''.
