Crores of Indian's light diyas, turn on mobile phone and torch light

As the clock hit 9pm, milions of Indians across the nation were all set to light 'diyas' or candles or even flash lights in their balconies as a mark to display solidarity in the battle of COVID-19 outbreak in the country

PM suggested that people turn off lights at their homes for 9 minutes at 9pm to showcase country's collective reconcile and  unity to defeat the virus. "You may be alone at home but 1.3 billion people are with you", he had said while addressing the nation to combine a sense of unity and cause among people during the ongoing lockdown.

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India Stand's With PM Modi On Covid-19 Appeal

India Stands With Prime Minister Narendra Modi 9pm 9min On His Appeal To Light Lamp to Fight Against COVID-19. It was not just the lights that were off and the candles lit. People not only lit lamp but also burst crackers, played patriotic songs and prayed for the Nation to be free from COVID-19.

PHOTOS: PM Modi's 9pm 9mins