PM Narendra Modi Sees Controversy in Viral Messages Seeking Standing Ovation For Him at 5 PM on April 12, Says Take Care of Needy Instead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called viral messages asking people to stand for five minutes on April 12 at 5 pm to honour him for his efforts in combating coronavirus an attempt to drag him into a controversy. PM Modi took to twitter to urge people not to believe these messages.
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called viral messages, asking people to stand for five minutes on April 12 at 5 pm to honour him for his efforts in combating coronavirus, an attempt to drag him into a controversy. PM Modi took to twitter to urge people not to believe these messages.┬аPM Narendra Modi Hints at Extending Coronavirus Lockdown; 'Not Possible to Lift Lockdown on April 14,' Prime Minister Says at All-Party Meet.
The Prime Minister asked people that if they want to honour him, they should feed poor families till the coronavirus menace ends. PM Modi tweeted, тАЬIt has come to my notice that some people are running a campaign to honour me by standing for five minutes. I think it is an attempt to drag me into controversy.тАЭ┬аCatch Live Updates of Coronavirus Here.
PM Narendra Modi's Tweet:
In another tweet, the Prime Minister said that even if somebody really wants to honour him, that person should take responsibility of at least one poor family during the COVID-19 crisis. He added that┬аthere could not be a bigger honour for him than that.┬аFact Check: News of PM Narendra Modi Announcing Internet Shutdown in India for 10 Days, Starting 12 Midnight is Fake; Know The Truth Behind Viral WhatsApp Message.
Tweet by PM Modi:
Earlier in the day, PM Modi hinted at extending the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reports said. During the meeting with floor leaders of various parties, the Prime Minister said he would consult with Chief Ministers of the states to take the final decision on the extension of the lockdown. However, he added that it looked unlikely to end the lockdown anytime soon.
Here is the Viral Message:
On Wednesday, the number of coronavirus cases rose to 5,194 as 773 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. According to the Health Ministry, 149 people also lost their lives. Currently, there are 4,643 active cases in the country.
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