Ghaziabad:
People of Ghaziabad switched off their electric lights, lit candles and burst firecrackers at 9 pm on Sunday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to show nation’s “collective resolve and solidarity” in its fight against coronavirus.
“Holy Mantras” were chanted during the period at several places while some were heard shouting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.
A large number of homes in the state were illuminated in the state for nine minutes from 9 pm as many people, young and old, lit diyas, candles and mobile flashlights to observe the mini Diwali.
