New Delhi, Mar 21 (IANS): BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has dubbed PM Modi's much anticipated 'Janta Curfew' as 'Care for You', while appealing to citizen to stay indoors through Sunday as a measure of social distancing.

Earlier on Thursday night, PM Modi appealed to the people to mark this Sunday as 'Janta curfew' from 7am to 9pm.

"Don't look at it as a curfew, look at it as a 'care for you' initiative," said the BJP MP.

"I appeal to all of you to support Janata Curfew by staying in your homes tomorrow, March 22, and participate in the fight against corona," said Gambhir.

"Tomorrow at 5p.m, come out to your balconies and clap and ring to show support all the corona warriors."

Reiterating that the only way to beat the corona menace is by rigid practice of social distancing, Gambhir said only a collective effort alone can yield results.

At least 283 corona cases have been confirmed in India so far, the Union Ministry of Health and family welfare said on Saturday.

Of the 283, 244 are Indian nationals while 39 are foreigners. As many as 23 individuals have recovered from the infection and discharged from the hospital while one has migrated to other country. Four casualties have also been reported from across the country.