Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Suresh Raina came together to join in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request to turn off lights and instead lit diyas and candles for nine minutes at 9 PM on Sunday to show solidarity in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
In his address to the nation on April 3, PM Modi had urged the citizens of India to comes together and join the #9pm9minute initiative, which was a🎶n act to illuminate the common purpose we are all fighting for, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc across the world.
Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and many other cricket stars also took to their social media handles to show the nation’s collective resolve to fight the deadly virus.
My family & I thank the selfless cleaning our surroundings & hospitals, disinfecting affected areas & thus keeping the virus at bay. Let’s also reignite our pledge to take care of our elders, the most vulnerable – by ensuring their physical & mental wellness.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
In solidarity with each and every single person who is playing their part. We are all in this together and shall overcome this soon.
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Aౠ prayer in unity does make a difference❀. Pray for every being and stand together 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
The light will guide us home 🌍
— K L Rahul (@klrahul)
, let’s stand is s♔olidarity & beat this terrible time the ♕whole world is going through. We can do it India!
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Wonderful to see the entire cou꧃ntry come together to shꦦow our heartful gratitude and support for the healthcare staff.
Amazing initiative for all of us to be a part of.
Together we stand united 🤝 stronger 💪 and even more determined to fight these difficult times.
Jai Hind.— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)
There is always💯 a light at the end of every tunnel.. ♒together we stand 🇮🇳 for better tomorrow.. God bless us all 🙏
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Let the light 💫of positivity spread ac🎀ross the globe. Stay Strong India. We will overcome this very soon. Jai Hind.
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11)
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
Let the light shine out of darkness.
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15)
All for one and one for all 🪔🪔
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Duty done right— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet)
We all are united in pea♒ce and solidarity. Please stay safe at home 🙏
— Deepti Sharma (@Deepti_Sharma06)
Let there always be light in all our lives 🙏 Stay positive. Lots of love and good heal𒁃th to all of yoꦅu during these times. 🤗
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
To, all the doctors, medical staff, sanitation workers, govt. employees, police and army personnel, media personnel, bankers, essentials’ shopkeepers and🌊 all other warriors fighting
We are in your debt and ever thankful. 🙏🏻
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
I’ve paid my humble tribute to the Health Warriors. We are all in this together as . I salute the selfless Heroes – police, security forces, state governments.
Thank you, Ji for unifying India
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
We all are in this together!!
☺️🙏🏼— Sanju Samson (@IamSanjuSamson)
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
