Balcony spaces have become the new spot for activities, which earlier fell under the outdoor section. On 22 March, these structures gained socio-political significance nationally, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged every citizen of India to by clapping and clanging utensils, as a part of the ‘Janata Curfew’. A week later, this was followed by switching off the lights of the house at 9pm for 9 minutes and lighting diyas and candles in order to show solidarity and unity.