The announcement came just before the statement extending the nationwide lockdown by the other 2 weeks. In a press conference, CDS chief Bipin Rawat said “We will convey our gratitude to each and every corona warrior and all the citizens of our nation. On May 3 there will be some special activities as a gesture of special gratitude by all three forces,”

The “gesture of salutation” will consist of the Air Force conducting fly-pasts “from Kashmir to Trivanthapuram (and) from Assam to Kutch in Gujarat”, Navy will display its gratitude by lighting up ships in Sea, and third helicopters will shower petals on hospitals and Police Memorial in support of the police forces and army bands playing outside medical buildings. Chief of Defence General Bipin Rawat gave this information in a press conference with the chiefs of the other three armies.

The lyrical poem “ Bharat Ek sath” is pen down by actor Sonu Sood and also read by him. Sonu Sood’s deep voice salutes India’s Corona Warriors – doctors, health workers, police,  and sanitation workers.

While releasing the music video with T-series, Sonu Sood tweeted “ Thinking about the difficult times, we’ve been living in, I decided to pen a few lines dedicated to the real heroes of the nation who have been fighting relentlessly day & night for us! Watch the tribute here”

Watch the Bharat Ek Sath video here: