Prasar Bharti CEO Rubbishes Rumours Of PM Modi Announcing ‘Lockdown’ During His 8 PM Address To Nation

Prasar Bharti’s chief executive officer (CEO) Shashi Shekhar on Thursday evening (19 March) rubbished rumours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning on announcing a nationwide lock down during his 8 PM address to the nation today.

The Prasar Bharti CEO informed that the speculation about a lock down is incorrect and should be avoided as it could create unnecessary panic among people. This refutation is now also being carried by other journalists and media outlets.

Prime Minister Modi will address the nation at 8 PM tonight as the country battles to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.