A key part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a self-imposed janata curfew or people’s curview on Sunday involves Indians taking to...
A key part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a self-imposed janata curfew or people’s curview on Sunday involves Indians taking to their balconies at 5 pm to clap, bang utensils or ring bells to express their gratitude to those providing essential services, particularly medical professionals, during the coronavirus crisis.
This is an attempt to emulate organic rounds of daily applause that have broken out in several European cities under lockdown with the same intention.
While many Indians have expressed appreciation for the prime minister’s effort to send thanks to medical professionals, those on the front lines of this challenge took to social media demanding much more than just applause.
@narendramodi I don't want your claps. I want your genuine and wholehearted effort in ensuring my wellbeing. I want personal protective equipment. I want better government strategies. I want to have faith in your actions. Do better.
— M (@unkittenish) March 21, 2020
Almost all of the lessons derived from other countries that have had to deal with a huge spurt in coronavirus cases, beginning with China way back in December to a number of European nations in February, has been the need to prepare the medical system to deal with the deluge of patients.
Covid-19, the disease caused by the...