PM Modi Hints for Continuation of Nationwide Lockdown
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Concerned over growing number of
Coronavirus cases across the country, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has
virtually ruled out lifting of the nationwide lockdown after April 14. PM Modi
was talking to the floor leaders of opposition parties through video conferencing.
“Llockdown is the only way to save our
people”, he stressed, adding that he was regularly talking to CMs, districts
and experts.
“Nobody is telling me to lift the
lockdown. We need strict rules to maintain social distancing. We have to take
many unexpected steps too”, PM Modi said.
He said, “Nobody is saying that lockdown
should be lifted. I will again talk to the CMs. But as of now, the mood is that
entire lockdown lifting is not possible. We are also talking at district levels.
For us, lockdown is the only way to save our people”.
This is the first time that Modi has said
lifting of lockdown is not possible. Underlining the positive attitude during
the meeting, the PM impressed upon all that it will help in fighting this global
pandemic. He hailed the discussion as “successful”.
“Your assurances will go a long way to
strengthen our democracy. This type of cooperative efforts is a necessary
requirement in fighting this challenge,” said the PM.
Talking to leaders of opposition parties
for the first time since the Covid-19 became a pandemic, the Prime Minister
expressed hope and confidence that with the help of political parties, state
governments and the people of India, the country can fight against coronavirus.
Modi also underlined his strategy,
saying, “In this given situation and available resources, we will go ahead with
optimum utilization. In this situation, the government is talking to as many
people as possible. I am regularly talking to the CMs. I have taken their suggestions
and also spoken to other people of the society”.
PM Modi also thanked the political
leaders for unity across the political spectrum over the crisis. “I want to
thank the state governments once again. The Centre and states are working in
tandem keeping in mind the requirements and that is the reason that the states,
the centre and the political parties are working together without any
prejudice”.
