New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the nationwide lockdown has been further extended by 19 days, till May 3, on the basis of suggestions from the state governments and experts, regarding the current coronavirus situation in the country.
He said that the extended lockdown will be enforced strictly till April 20 and there will be conditional relaxation after that.
“Till 20th April, all districts, localities, states will be closely monitored, as to how strictly they are implementing norms. States which will not let hotspots increase, they could be allowed to let some important activities resume, but with certain conditions,” he said.
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The PM also announced lockdown relaxations for daily wagers who have suffered a severe blow due to the situation.
He said that detailed guidelines on lockdown will be issued tomorrow and the main focus would be on providing some relief to the poor class.
Hotspots will be under special vigilance, he said, adding that farmers will be given some relaxation because of the reaping season of rabi crop.
“In case of any positive development in any particular area or district, we can give a conditional concession from April 20. In case of any violation, development of any new hotspots, those concessions will be rolled back in those areas,” the Prime Minister said.
In his speech, the PM also urged the citizens to maintain social distancing and follow the lockdown restrictions so as to curb the virus spread.
He also lauded the people across the country for their support and efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. “With fast action and early lockdown, India has done much better than the bigger nations. The figures from these developed nations show that we are doing much better,” he said.
PM Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown on March 24, which ended today.
