COVID-19: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appeal for this special cause

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and others voice their support to this special appeal made by PM Narendra Modi to fight COVID-19.

In lieu of the current pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), the entire nation is currently under lockdown until April 14 with only essential commodities being available. Under such circumstances, Social distancing has been given the prime importance to help stop the spread of the disease. 

To promote social distancing, a lot of efforts are being made by Government and celebrities across the country. For instance, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma posted a video on Social Media requesting the citizens to follow social distancing sincerely.

The need of the hour is to absolutely respect and follow the government's directive. Stay home. Stay safe. Stay healthy. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/p1NDo0E9YL

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 20, 2020

While many initiatives are being taken by the Government to control the spread of Coronavirus, this special request by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is another attempt to promote togetherness, and bring the nation together to fight the darkness of the virus with the light of fire. 

Setting Sunday, April 5, 9 pm as the date, PM Modi requested citizens to turn off the internal house electricity for exactly 9 minutes and instead light-up a diya or a lamp or even a mobile torch at that time to symbolize victory over the darkness of virus. 

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and many other star Cricketers tweeted supporting PM Modi’s appeal. In India, millions go crazy over their favourite cricketers. Similarly, cricketers promoting such noble causes is heartening, and an efficient way to reach out to the masses.

Cricketer Reactions: 

The power of the stadium is in its fans.
The spirit of India is in its people.

Tonight 9pm for 9min

Let’s show the world, we stand as ONE.
Let’s show our Health Warriors,
We stand behind them.
Team India – IGNITED.@narendramodi @PMOIndia

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 5, 2020

Team India, we cant get this prescription wrong. Our life depends on winning this test match.

Show your solidarity, join us in “The Great Team India Huddle” today 5th April 9pm for 9min.

Light to Fight.

Are you with me?@narendramodi

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 5, 2020

That feeling of every fan shining their phone’s flashlight & bursting into applause & cheer when we deliver a knockout performance, is unparalleled! @BCCI

Team India, let’s hit this virus out of the park!
April 5, 9 PM, 9 minutes

Show your support!@narendramodi

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 4, 2020

Let’s shine our lights on the Frontline Warriors who are showing us the path from this darkness!

Let’s ignite the spirits of a billion strong TEAM INDIA @BCCI

From our Dressing room, to your Doorstep, the Lakshman Rekha has been drawn…

We are with you @narendramodi ji !

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) April 4, 2020

5th April 9pm for 9min

Stand up ! Light up !
Show us your roar, ignite the spirit of a billion hearts and throw this virus off our pitch without a hitch !

The spotlight is on you, together, we can win ! @narendramodi @BCCI

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 4, 2020

On Sunday at 9pm I will be lighting diyas for 9 mins to stand in solidarity with every Indian ,in honour and response to the Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji’s call to pray for courage and hope and defeat despair brought on by the pandemic. @PMOIndia #maythediyalightourlives

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) April 4, 2020

यह वक्त है हमारी एकता दिखाने का,
कोरोना के खिलाफ हमारा साहस दिखाने का.

कल रात, ९ बजे ९ मिनट हमारे देश के नाम! 🇮🇳

हम आपके साथ हैं श्री @narendramodi जी।#StayHomeStaySafe

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) April 4, 2020

On Sunday at 9pm I will be lighting diyas for 9 mins to stand in solidarity with every Indian ,in honour and response to the Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji’s call to pray for courage and hope and defeat despair brought on by the pandemic.
Let’s all stay strong. @PMOIndia

— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) April 4, 2020

Our cricketers are standing up for the nation, once again, albeit off the pitch. It’s inspiring to see them coming forward and promoting a call for national unity. Therefore, like Virat Kohli, and other cricketers, let us all follow PM Modi’s appeal sincerely in this test of patience and discipline against COVID-19. In other words, let us fight together to throw this virus off the pitch.

Thanks for reading! We hope people take the lighting activity seriously in lieu to fight the pandemic Coronavirus. 

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