Mumbai:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is anticipated to determine on a strict lockdown within the subsequent two days as the current restrictions are usually not yielding the specified outcomes to curb COVID-19, state minister Vijay Wadettiwar stated on Monday.
Talking to reporters, the Aid and Rehabilitation Minister additionally stated the state authorities will research the lockdown imposed by the Delhi authorities earlier than taking any choice.
“The continued curfew is just not serving to (in containing the unfold of COVID-19) in the best way it was anticipated. A choice is anticipated in reference to a strict lockdown in a day or two. The chief minister will take a name after consulting others,” he stated.
Mr Wadettiwar claimed that merchants and shopkeepers had earlier opposed the imposition of a lockdown, however now they’re in favour of such a measure.
The minister stated his division is learning the Delhi lockdown.
“We are going to take data on how trains and important companies are allowed there (in Delhi) earlier than arriving at any choice,” he added.
The Maharashtra authorities had imposed 15-day-long “lockdown-like” restrictions from April 14 to curb the transmission of coronavirus.
In his tackle through social media to the folks of the state on April 13 evening, Mr Thackeray introduced the sweeping restrictions, curbing the motion of individuals and non-essential actions.
Part 144 of CrPC, prohibiting meeting of 5 or extra folks at one spot, shall be in pressure throughout the interval, Mr Thackeray had stated, however avoided terming the brand new curbs as a lockdown.
These curbs are along with the weekend lockdowns and different restrictions which is able to stay in pressure until April 30 below its ”Break the Chain” COVID-19 motion plan.