In a video message to the nation on Friday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the country to put together a show of solidarity in India’s fight against Coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested all of India to switch off all the lights of their houses on April 5 at 9 pm for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, ‘diya’ or mobile’s flashlight, to mark the country’s fight against coronavirus.
However, he also urged people to avoid gathering anywhere during this period. “You don’t have to go out on the streets and in the colonies, but do it from your doorsteps and balconies,” he urged Indians. As the video message reached the thousands of Indians watching, Netizens took to Twitter to share how they would be ‘celebrating’ at 9 PM on 5th April, with lights. (And yes, the Happydent advertisement did make a huge comeback.)
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घर की सभी लाइटें बंद करके,
घर के दरवाजे पर या बालकनी में,
खड़े रहकर,9 मिनट के लिए मोमबत्ती,
दीया,
टॉर्च या मोबाइल की फ्लैशलाइट जलाएं: PM @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorona— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 3, 2020
As usual Twitter was soon flooded over with memes and jokes about the event. We have curated some of the best for your laugh:
1.
Let’s get ready to recieve this picture on WhatsApp at 9:10 PM on Sunday! #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/Rdur0QpJk5
— GAUTAM VERMA (NEW ACCOUNT) (@GautmaxxMusic) April 3, 2020
2.
*Marvel universe at 9pm on 5th April*#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/Ci7Mng1Zhk
— The 1 (@The_1_tweets) April 3, 2020
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3.
Modiji: Light Candles at 9PM on Sunday
Modiji’s fanbois @ 9PM on Sunday: pic.twitter.com/0ZHH6GZj9h #ModiVideoMessage
— Amit Chaturvedi (@Amit_knc) April 3, 2020
4.
Modi requesting to light up diya ,flash light on 5 april at 9pm
Indians be like :#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/6C2XBfWQ2W— M E M E R • T I W A R I (@imtiwari7) April 3, 2020
5.
“I want 9 minutes from everyone Stand in home balconies & light up candles & diyas.”- PM Modi on #ModiVideoMessage
Meanwhile mombatti & Diya sellers: pic.twitter.com/2zjLyhkuW8
— Its RaNa.!😎 (@BeinggRana45) April 3, 2020
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On 5th April Me and my bois at 9pm…#Diwali #5April pic.twitter.com/om9frpKvy1
— Sameer Kumar (@SameerKumar_16) April 3, 2020
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INDIANS On 5 APRIL AT 9PM..😂#9baje9minute pic.twitter.com/pdxhICF7SO
— 👑 SAgar 🇮🇳 (@Iamthesgr_) April 3, 2020
8.
After getting the huge response to Taali Thaali Campaign….
Modiji – #9baje9minute#ModiVideoMessage #Diwali pic.twitter.com/Hy2RhhHwzH— SaM 🕴️ (@batmanmishra) April 3, 2020
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9.
UNESCO has just declared the Modi’s idea of lighting diya in night as the best idea to fight Coronavirus.
Proud of you Modi ji.#ModiVideoMessage
— Nirmala Tai (@Vishj05) April 3, 2020
10.
#ModiVideoMessage sorry guys pic.twitter.com/gmq1aDsFNp
— रि:shu 🎭 (@imskjhas) April 3, 2020
11.
#ModiVideoMessage#ModiUnityCall
Modi ji told to fire lamp
Le me at 9 pm pic.twitter.com/bckKyKZRNW
— Gujarati Chokro (@pubgkadeewana) April 3, 2020
12.
Anyone : Tum Light Band Karke.Mombatti Q Jala Rahe Ho
Me :#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/DyVeGzjONA— M E M E R • T I W A R I (@imtiwari7) April 3, 2020
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13.
me and my friends planning for 5 April 😂🤣#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/2qNTTu8noY
— Lavesh Chaudhary (@LaveshChaudha11) April 3, 2020
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#ModiVideoMessage
People who doesn’t have electricity whole year in their house pic.twitter.com/8Hq09QazOV— Jain Deepesh (@jaindeepeshh) April 3, 2020
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Meanwhile doctors after listening today’s PM speech#ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/yX2TWNooaP
— Mahak Mohan (@MahakMohan1) April 3, 2020
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#lockdownindia #ModiVideoMessage pic.twitter.com/kkcV1f3vvi
— Amit Ladhar (@imamitladhar) April 3, 2020
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17.
practicing for my next task this sunday please don’t disturb me pic.twitter.com/GkpUCXLnJS
— Akshar (@AksharPathak) April 3, 2020
18.
Agle video message mein pakka koi TikTok challenge aane waala hai.
— Sapan Verma (@sapanv) April 3, 2020
19.
People come out in their balconies these days for only two reasons:
1) To smoke
2) To obey Modiji.— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) April 3, 2020
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#ModiVideoMessage
Modi ji – burn candle , eathen lamp or torch in your balcony at 9 pm on 5 April
Corona – pic.twitter.com/m5ht6d9Ptb— Gaurav Chauhan (@GauravC84562388) April 3, 2020
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21.
Diyas to Thali#ModiVideoMessage #ModiUnityCall pic.twitter.com/hvT0I6JO9r
— Chandan Raj (@Raaz_hoon) April 3, 2020
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