Pondy Lt Guv, CM light lamps in response to PM's call to show solidarity to beat COVID-19

Puducherry, Apr 5 () Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bediand Chief Minister V Narayanasamy were among those whoswitched off lights and lit lamps at their home in response tothe Prime Minister's call to show 'collective resolve' to beatthe COVID 19 here on Sunday.

They held lamps at their respective places for nineminutes from 9 p.m.

Policemen on duty at various centres also lit lamps inresponse to the call given by the PM.

Almost all the residents of the Union Territory turnedoff the power lights and lit the earthenware lamps or heldtorches while some used flash lights of their mobile phones.

Kids were also seen as enthusiastic participants alongwith their parents at various centres.

Staff of the power deprtment were on their toes to ensurethat there was no glitch, said an official source. COR ROH