Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi (SD)

New Delhi, Apr 14: As the 21-day lockdown imposed by PM Narendra Modi came to an end on Tuesday April 14, the extension announced until May 3 came as no surprise for many Indians. However, what was most surprising was the talk was followed by no new tasks.

Since the coronavirus had gained rapid progress, PM Modi had been addressing the nation as he made several important announcements beginning with the 'Janata Curfew' observed on March 22, which followed a total lockdown since March 24.

The interesting thing noted in both the speeches made was the announcement of certain 'tasks' for the citizens from banging of utensils to the lighting of diyas or candles amid the lockdown for coronavirus. Citizens enthusiastically responded in fulfilling the tasks, some even violated the social distancing norms to fulfil the task.

However, the announcement made on Tuesday for extension of the lockdown left many citizens perplexed. While the announcement itself was riddled with a few confusing details about lockdown guidelines, many on social media could not help but lament the missing 'task'.

Many citizens took to social media platforms with memes asking the PM 'where is the next task' just minutes after Modi ended his speech.

In his address to the nation, PM Modi urged the citizens to continue following the guidelines of lockdown, extend helping hands to those in need, make use of homemade masks and asked the employers to be kind to their employees and to not lay them off.

PM Modi also warned that until April 20, the lockdown would be strict and stringent measures will be taken to ensure the same.

On Wednesday, a detailed plan for the lockdown is likely to be announced.