Janta Curfew: Ringing bells to beating drums, how India’s youngsters thanked emergency workers

The youngsters showed their respect with total enthusiasm for the frontline warriors fighting the coronavirus war.

Updated on: Mar 23, 2020, 13:42:15 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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It was not just the adults who came out in solidarity but also children. (Twitter/@agarwal323)

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PM Modi urged people to observe clapping initiative

The nation answered and came out to stand in solidarity

Not just adults, children too joined the initiative

Thousands of emergency workers are working across the nation to help amid the coronavirus outbreak. COVID 19 has shaken the world by spreading its tentacles in over 100 countries. Amid this risky situation, there are some who are providing different services right from medical facilities to maintaining law and order. To thank these heroes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to come together at 5 pm today. And citizens did so in a way that was simply extraordinary.

What’s amazing to notice is that it’s not just the adults who came out in solidarity but also children who showed their support in outstanding ways. The youngsters showed their respect with total enthusiasm for the frontline warriors fighting the coronavirus war.

With a bell in one hand and a mobile in the other, this little kid observed the day with the gusto it warranted:

Conch shells to bells, here’s how these three youngsters made sure to show their gratitude on the day:

This toddler maybe yet to comprehend the importance of the moment, however, that didn’t stop the little one from beating a plate with passion:

This little one made his gratitude flow through the beats of his drum. Can you feel it too?

Did you notice youngsters doing something similar around you?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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