New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Chief Ministers of all states on Saturday through video conferencing for the 21-day lockdown. During this time there may be discussion on extending or ending the lockdown period ending next week. According to the Ministry of Health, the death toll due to corona virus in India has increased to 199, while the total number of corona virus positive cases has reached 6,412.
It is believed that in the video conference, the central government may signal to carry forward the lockdown issued across the country before April 14. With this, many states have appealed to increase the lockdown, given the spread of several corona viruses.
While addressing the leaders of parliaments and other parties on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi made it clear that the lockdown cannot be lifted simultaneously on 14 April. He said that the priority of his government is to save the life of every person. According to the official statement, PM Modi said that states, district administration and experts have suggested extension of lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Odisha government has extended the lockdown period by 30 April, taking it a step further. Talking to PTI, Biju Janata Dal leader Pinaki Mishra said, ‘Prime Minister Modi made it clear that the lockdown is not being lifted. He also said that life before corona virus and after corona will not be the same. ‘
Let it be said that this is the second time Prime Minister Modi will interact with the Chief Ministers through video conferencing after the lockdown is imposed. During an April 2 interaction with the Chief Ministers, PM Modi discussed the means to deal with the spread of the deadly virus.
Significantly, due to Corona virus, the government has implemented a lockdown across the country till 14 April. Actually corona virus is spread from one infected person to another. Therefore, it is important that people maintain social distancing. Currently all states have closed their borders.
