Janata Curfew Live Updates: 14-hour nationwide shut down begins across India

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2020-03-22 03:17 GMT

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2020-03-22 03:15 GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Sunday morning in an attempt to reach out to Indians and remind them of the Janta Curfew that continues to be in play from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22. While this is not a state-imposed curfew, the purpose of it is to enable the public to impose a curfew upon them.

 

2020-03-22 03:12 GMT

Delhi Metro rail services closed today in view of Janta Curfew

 

2020-03-22 03:11 GMT

Tamil Nadu: Janta Curfew underway in Chennai

 

2020-03-22 03:08 GMT

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2020-03-22 03:06 GMT

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2020-03-22 03:05 GMT

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata curfew', the country will observe an unprecedented shutdown today in a bid to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. The Janata curfew comes into force from 7 am to 9 pm.

PM Narendra Modi had earlier urged people to voluntarily stay indoors while public transport will be suspended and all markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services will be closed on the day.

Metro services, including in Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, will remain suspended for the day. No passenger train will originate from any railway station in the country from midnight to 10 pm today while all suburban train services will be reduced to a bare minimum as well. 

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