Lockdown may increase after April 14, PM Narendra Modi hinted at an all-party meeting!
The lockdown was done for 21 days from 25 March. Today is the 15th day of the lockdown, but the number of corona patients is steadily increasing. In view of this, states have also emphasized that the lockdown should be increased.
Will the Lockdown be extended?
Will the Lockdown be extended?, In view of increasing cases of coronavirus, the situation of lockdown in the country can be increased. However, no formal announcement has been made so far. But, in the all-party meeting held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated the increase of lockdown. The lockdown was done for 21 days from 25 March. Today is the 15th day of the lockdown, but the number of corona patients is steadily increasing. In view of this, states have also emphasized that the lockdown should be increased.
According to news agency PTI, Prime Minister Modi said that the state, district administration, and experts all suggested that the lockdown should be increased. The Prime Minister said this to the leaders of all the parties in the meeting. Also, PM Modi said that there is a long fight against the coronavirus. Saving a life is the priority of the government.
Strong decisions are needed for this
The Prime Minister said that the situation in the country is similar to ‘social emergency’. Strong decisions are needed for this. Also, he also said that I will once again talk to the Chief Ministers of all the states. On April 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again speak to the Chief Ministers of all states.
PM Modi today interacted with floor leaders of political parties regarding the coronavirus and lockdown. Through video conferencing, PM Modi discusses corona and lockdown with floor leaders of BJP, Congress, DMK, AIADMK, TRS, CPIM, TMC, Shiv Sena, NCP, Akali Dal, LJP, JDU, SP, BSP, YSR Congress, and BJD Has.
80 percent of political parties are in favor
The Prime Minister said that due to coronavirus we are facing serious economic challenges and the government is committed to deal with it. 80 percent of political parties are in favor of increasing the lockdown. PM Modi said that he is getting a similar demand from the states and he will take the decision after discussing it with the stakeholders in due time.
Will the Lockdown be increased?
The lockdown can be extended to 30 April. Only after taking stock of the situation will it be decided to increase or remove the lockdown. If different circumstances are not controlled, then the lockdown will definitely be increased. At the same time, the Uttar Pradesh government has also sealed the 15 districts of the state completely by April 13. There will be no movement in the hotspot areas of these districts till April 13.