Coronavirus in India LIVE Updates | What is the logic behind switching off lights and lighting lamps, or candles?

Social media theories apart, the purpose of PM Modi's appeal was to display the "united strength of 130 crore Indians is with each and every person", in the prime minister's own words. "It is important to experience the greatness, the divinity and the light of this united strength at times," PM Modi said.

"And in this respect, this Sunday on April 5, we should come together to challenge the darkness of Coronavirus. This April 5, we, the 130 crore Indians should come together to display our united strength and spread the power of light. We should take the resolve of 130 crore Indians towards new heights," the prime minister had said in his speech.