These Hilarious Memes Sum Up What Twitter Thinks India Will Do At 9 P.M On Sunday

In a video message broadcasted on Friday, PM Modi said Indians should overcome this dark time by lighting up diyas, flashlights, or even with the light on their phone.

He also asked citizens to turn off the light in their houses, probably for visual effect.

This event is projected to be a success as Indians are now under lockdown with little to do so they will probably take this chance seriously. Not to mention that this is a perfect photo opportunity.

The event is to raise morale especially at this trying time when the number of COVID-19 cases in India has surpassed 2,000. However, the government has not made it clear about how many tests they are conducting every day, how many people are in quarantine, or the number of ventilators the country has.

After Modi’s speech, hashtags like #9baje9minute and #Diwali instantly become trending on Twitter. Many people even come up with memes with their own projection of what the Sunday event will turn out to be. There is no denying that tomorrow, India will appear like a huge concert.

Several users have trolled followers of PM Modi for supporting whatever he says with sarcastic or funny memes:

Some other users pointed out important information:

Ever since the lockdown order was imposed, thousands of migrant workers have had to walk home on foot, facing starvation and violence on the way. Some are sprayed with chemical substances. So this user asks what people who do not have the privilege of a home to stay on Sunday, should do:

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