India, April 7 -- Adhering to the basic rule in crisis management, the Modi government has taken the right step to limit the intensity of the infection by forcing social distancing of the people.

The Prime Minister's appeal for a 21-day complete lockdown of the country seems to be going well so far, except challenges arising from the exodus of migrants to their native states and the irresponsible acts of the Tablighi Jamaat. His earlier call to clap and clang thali (plates) to thank doctors, para-medics, health workers. security providers and others for their valiant fight against the deadly coronavirus epidemic, at times risking their lives, went very well drawing huge public support, as did the 9 pm "lighting lamp for unity" event on ...