A Heartwarming Scene: Indians Across The Country Collectively Applauded To Thank Health Officials For Fighting Against COVID-19

A few hours into India’s nationwide Janata curfew, a large number of people across the country has stepped out of their homes to show gratitude to health officials who are working hard to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Taken inspiration from what people in Spain and Italy, the new epicenter of the pandemic, have done to lift the spirit of those fighting in the front lines, at 5 P.M, Indians in their balconies and doorways to applaud, ring bells, and blow conch shells, heeding the calls of PM Narenda Modi to show their gratitude to the health officials working to ward off COVID-19.

As of late Sunday, India had a total 376 confirmed cases and lost seven lives to the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University.

In New Delhi, President Ram Nath Kovind were seen standing in his courtyard showing a standing ovation to express gratitude.

In Gurugram, residents of a large apartment complex clapped their hands, blew conch shells, and rang bells. Similar scenes can be found in other complexes across India.

Jaipur, a city of three million people, two citizens blew conch shells standing in their balconies.

According to a tweet from the Indian army’s Eastern Command, the armed force across the nation also spent some time calling to show thanks to the health officials.

Bollywood stars also participated in this nationwide gratitude-showing movement. Amitabh Bachchan, along with his family, were seen standing on their terrace cheering the Indian warriors who are fighting to contain COVID-19.

Here is what PM Modi said on Sunday evening regarding the movements on Twitter:

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