New Delhi (NVI): Delhi will follow MHA guidelines issued on the third phase of lockdown from May 4 onwards, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, while asserting that the National Capital was ready to “lift the lockdown” if allowed by the Centre.
The Delhi Chief Minister, while addressing a virtual press conference also highlighted certain activities that will be allowed as well as restrictions that are in place.
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He said that it was time to permit all kinds of economic activities in the capital’s not-containment zones, instead of an entire shutdown. He said that the lockdown is having consequences on the economy as revenue is drying up.
Kejriwal said that from tomorrow, Delhi government offices engaged in essential services will function with full strength while private offices can operate with up to 33 per cent strength.
He said that self-employed people like electricians, plumbers and household help can begin work but barbers and salons will continue to remain closed. Markets and malls, excepts shops providing essential services will also remain closed. There will be no movement of people for non-essential work from 7pm to 7am, unless a medical emergency or situation, he said.
Public transport will not ply on roads in red zones. Private four-wheelers can have two people apart from driver but only one person will be allowed on two wheelers, he said.
Kejriwal further said that while religious places will remain shut, 50 people will be allowd in a wedding and 20 people in case of a death. He reiterated that social distancing and other safety norms will not be compromised at any cost.
The Delhi CM said that lockdown was necessary but time has come to re-open Delhi as economy was suffering due to the extended lockdown. He said that a large number of people will be forced to leave Delhi if they do not find work or get their salaries.
