Shiv Sena: War against coronavirus cannot be won by clapping and lighting candles

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the war against coronavirus cannot be won by clapping, clanging of plates or lighting of lamps.

People "misconstrued" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said, adding
that Modi should clearly spell out what it expected from citizens and those not obeying orders should be punished.

Taking a dim view of Modi's appeals, the Shiv Sena said, "Claps, thalis and lights...like this we will lose the
war. There are many aspects to how people responded to these appeals. Citizens misconstrued the prime minister's
appeal...either the PM cannot communicate with citizens or he himself wants such a festive atmosphere."