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appalachiablue

(41,127 posts)
Sun Mar 22, 2020, 09:21 PM Mar 2020

Coronavirus: Indians Bang Pots And Pans To Support Fight

Source: BBC News

Millions of Indians have come out on their balconies and rooftops to bang pots and pans in a show of support for doctors, nurses and other workers involved in the coronavirus fight.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made an appeal for the country to make noise for 10 minutes to show its gratitude.

Most parts of India on Sunday observed a 14-hour lockdown, which many saw as a test run to check the country’s preparedness for a longer shutdown period.

The capital, Delhi, has since imposed a lockdown.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-51997699/coronavirus-indians-bang-pots-and-pans-to-support-fight





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Coronavirus: Indians Bang Pots And Pans To Support Fight (Original Post) appalachiablue Mar 2020 OP
I thought I read that Modi wasn't doing enough to protect citizens. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #1
He's smarter than Trump IronLionZion Mar 2020 #2
Everybody has a better, smarter leader than us. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #3

IronLionZion

(45,427 posts)
2. He's smarter than Trump
Mon Mar 23, 2020, 10:44 AM
Mar 2020

and decided to finally do a nationwide lockdown. The more liberal states and cities have done it for weeks already.

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