Coronavirus Update- PM Modi Updates Twitter Pic With Gamcha Mask, Others Follow As Trend
By: Pinki Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:29:42
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen covering his face with a Manipuri 'gamcha' (towel) during his address to the nation in which he announced the extension of the 21-day lockdown.
The lockdown has now extended until May 3.
"Wearing a face cover is an essential exercise during the lockdown for people when they step out of their homes," PM Modi said.
Worn by most men, the Manipuri gamcha is also a cultural symbol.With a record 51 fatalities within 24 hours, the death toll due to coronavirus jumped to 324 and the number of cases in the country climbed to 9,352 on Monday, an increase of 905 since Sunday evening.
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— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) April 14, 2020
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— Shandilya Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) April 14, 2020
Wear a homemade 😷 to combat #COVID2019 !#StaySafe during #Lockdown2 Spend time productively #StayHome and #dontpanicbuy #Help others
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) April 14, 2020
Be #compassionate
Inspire others to wear a #mask change your #DP
This is my #NewProfilePic ! pic.twitter.com/zayXLRNMMw
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— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) April 14, 2020
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— Dhirendra Singh (@DhirendraGBN) April 14, 2020
