Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman and Founder of Narayana Health joined the 12-hour #SwasthyaMantra telethon organised as part of the NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India. At the telethon, he called out the irresponsible behaviour of the citizens in the fight against COVID-19 and made a simple request that is to wear face mask, practice social distancing and maintain hand hygiene. He said, "My request to every citizen is that now the ball is in your court. You are ones who will decide what future you want."