Day after the government imposed a nation-wide lockdown to stop the spreading of the deadly COVID-19 virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Mahabharata war was won in 18 days but the war against novel coronavirus will take 21 days. Interacting with the people of Varanasi, PM Modi said emphasised the importance of social distancing, saying Kashi can lead the people, can teach the country patience, compassion and peace.