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Medical stores remain open during 'Janta curfew'

By ANI | Updated: March 22, 2020 14:25 IST

Medical stores on Sunday remained open in the national capital even as the nation observes 'Janta curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm.

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New Delhi [India], Mar 22 : Medical stores on Sunday remained open in the national capital even as the nation observes 'Janta curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm.

Some people were seen buying medicines and other essentials from medical stores.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid emphasis on individual "determination" and "restraint through social distancing" in fighting the global pandemic and called for 'Janta Curfew' today to prepare for challenges of the future.

Following Prime Minister Modi's message, several personalities including politicians from various parties, sportsmen and celebrities have also come out in support of the social exercise.

( With inputs from ANI )

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