Coronavirus pandemic: Rajinikanth's tweets on 'Janata Curfew' pulled down due to 'misinformation'; the actor explains his stance

Indians are worried as the coronavirus has arrived in India. Superstar Rajinikanth, like other celebs, welcomed PM Narendra Modi's Janata Curfew that was held yesterday all over India from 7 am to 9 pm. He also put up a series of tweets hailing the move. Everyone is doing their bit to spread awareness and tell people that social distancing is one of the best ways to check the control COVID-19 and buy time for the government. Yesterday, Twitter took down a couple of his tweets due to misinformation. Here is what exactly happened.

Rajinikanth tweeted that the virus was in its stage two in India and appealed to people to stay indoors. This would prevent community transmission, which has caused havoc in Italy. He said that the chain of transmission could be broken by 14-hour social distancing. In a video message, Rajinikanth said, "To prevent community transmission, the virus needs to be curbed totally for 12 to 14 hours." His whole message was basically that PM's call for Janata Curfew on March 22 was to avoid the community transmission of coronavirus. He said that Italy tried to implement a nationwide curfew but lack of support from its citizens flopped the initiative. It is one of the main reasons for the havoc.

He further said, "We don't want such a crisis in India and I urge everyone to rise to the occasion and participate in the Janata Curfew by strictly staying indoors and practising social-distancing. In these crucial times, let us also remember and thank the selfless service of all the doctors, nurses and medical workers by participating in the nationwide appreciation and prayers at 5 pm tomorrow." It seems people criticised his thought that staying at home for 14 hours could prevent coronavirus pandemic from entering in Stage 3 in India.

Some even suggested that he hire a new social media team. Later he clarified himself on Twitter. He said, "I had said that if we respect the curfew and stay at home for 14 hours, we can prevent India from entering the Stage 3 (of this pandemic). It was understood as if I said that it was enough if we stayed at home for 14 hours on Sunday alone and was shared widely. Twitter had removed my post for the same reason."

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