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Twitter is Amused by Modi’s 9-Minute Candle Lighting Appeal

Modi inspires meme fest on Twitter.

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File image of PM Narendra Modi. 
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File image of PM Narendra Modi. 
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On the tenth day of India’s nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 3 April addressed the nation yet again with a video message. The video message was shared at 9 am on Friday. In the message, Modi urged all Indians to switch off all lights on Sunday, 5 April at 9 pm for 9 minutes and light a candle or diya in their homes and balconies. As soon as the announcement was made, netizens took to Twitter to react.

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Anyway, we GTG guys. Need to start prepping for Sunday.

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Published: 03 Apr 2020,10:26 AM IST

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