Memes, jokes on social media after PM Modi announces ‘Janata Curfew’ to slow Covid-19 spread

In the address, he said that the self-isolation measure is in the interest of the country as it will prepare the citizens for the “future challenges”.

He also further urged people to stand in the balconies of their houses for five minutes on Sunday, March 22 at 5 pm and clap as a sign of thanks for emergency workers who are working despite the pandemic.

Many took to Twitter after the speech to share their views about the speech and some came up with memes and jokes. Take a look at some of them here:

https://twitter.com/The_Sleigher/status/1240696518127935488
https://twitter.com/vishal_saini_vs/status/1240667494097907714

https://twitter.com/ladywithflaws/status/1240659858581360645

https://twitter.com/sapanv/status/1240650347267256322
https://twitter.com/alankruthahaha/status/1240654554955485184

Modi, in his address also announced the formation of a “COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force”, in the wake of the economic challenges arising out of the outbreak.

The address came in as the total number of cases in India rose to 173, including 19 who have recovered, and four deaths.

Apart from emphasising the importance of social distancing, the Prime Minister also requested people to avoid panic buying and urged them to not hoard essential items like food and medicines.

Globally, coronavirus has spread to 140 countries, infecting 2.22 lakh and killing over 9,000 people, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. (Click here for LIVE UPDATES)

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