Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to completely lock-down the country due to COVID-19.

Information by the Press Information Bureau proves that Prime Minister Modi called for a complete lockdown of the entire nation for 21 days.

Information by the Press Information Bureau proves that Prime Minister Modi called for a complete lockdown of the entire nation for 21 days.The press release by the Prime Minister's office made on 24 March 2020, addresses the nation and says that there would be a complete lockdown from 25 March to 14 April 2020 to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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