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KOLKATA: an early relief from COVID-19 the crisis is unlikely, the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee He said Tuesday and stressed the need for a three-month plan to deal with the situation.
Banerjee also claimed that people were facing problems since the imposition of the blockade on March 25, as the measure was “poorly planned.”
“Don’t think that we will get relief from the Covid-19 crisis any time soon. We should have a three-month short-term plan to deal with the situation,” he said after a review meeting with state officials.
Talking about his interaction with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi During his video conference with the chief ministers on Monday, Banerjee said Bengal did not gain anything from the meeting and was left empty-handed.
The Center has yet to eliminate “legitimate financial fees” from the state, he said.
“I have raised several problems during the meeting with the prime minister. But I must say that we always come back empty-handed after our meetings with the prime minister. We still have to pay our dues,” said the chief minister.
Banerjee also said that areas under red zones will soon receive more relaxation.
“The red zones would be divided into three categories. Steps would also be taken to restart the 100-day work scheme in the non-containment areas,” he said.
Referring to the communal clashes that erupted in the Hooghly district last week, Banerjee said action will be taken against those found guilty.
“Severe measures will be taken against those involved in communal clashes in the midst of the closure. No one will be saved if found guilty,” he added.
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