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In his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address on Sunday, the prime minister said the country is in the midst of a ‘yudh’ (war) and stated that people must remain careful and take precautions. Your cautionary note comes in the context of Union government and sets relaxing lockdown rules to revive economic activities.
“I urge you not to be overconfident. In your excessive enthusiasm, do not think that if the coronavirus has not yet reached your city, town, street, or office, it will not reach it now. Never make such a mistake. says a lot about it, “he said.
Modi referred to a popular Hindi language ‘Sawdhani hati, durghatna ghati’ (the accident occurs when caution is reduced) to state his point.
The Center has now allowed neighboring, autonomous stores, including those located in residential complexes, in urban areas to open during closure. But those in the markets remain closed until May 3.
In rural areas, all stores except those in shopping malls can open. In an order Friday night, the Interior Ministry also said that shopping centers are still closed but that markets in rural areas may open.
However, the opening of stores located in the COVID-19 hotspot and containment areas, the sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms, and the sale of liquor remain prohibited.
In the last interaction on April 11, several chief ministers recommended the extension of the 21-day closure for two weeks, which was due to end on April 14 earlier. On April 14, the Prime Minister announced that the blockade will last until May 3.
Before the closure was announced on March 24, the prime minister had interacted with chief ministers on March 20 to discuss ways and means to control the spread of the new coronavirus.
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