Armed forces, paramilitary forces join the drive to mark the fight against coronavirus

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal, the armed forces and paramilitary forces also took part in the 'diya' campaign on Sunday night showcasing the nation's resolve to fight the deadly coronavirus.

The Indian Army lit candles and diyas at forward locations on the Line of Control.

"The Army stands united with 130 crore Indians who are united through a common resolve to fight against COVID-19," said PRO Udhampur, Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.

"#IndianNavy personnel #EasternFleet onboard #INSJalashwa at #Vizag expressing solidarity with the #COVIDWarriors across the country," tweeted Indian Navy.

44th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, also lit earthen lamps and candles at 9 pm.

In Delhi, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel at Quarantine Centre in Chhawla lit earthen lamps and candles.

PM Modi had appealed to all to switch off all lights today at 9 PM for 9 minutes and just light candles/diyas, to mark fight against COVID-19.

The number of positive cases of coronavirus in the country continue to surge. As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 3,577 including 83 deaths.