According to reports, PM Modi asked chief ministers to continue the lockdown in hotspots beyond May 3 and ease restrictions in non-hotspot areas
During his interaction with chief ministers earlier on April 27 via video conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that the nationwide lockdown would continue beyond May 3 in some form, news reports suggest.
Earlier this month, PM Modi had announced that the nationwide lockdown, meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus would be in place till May 3. It was originally planned to be in place for 21 days, starting from March 25 till April 14.
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According to News18, PM Modi on April 27 asked chief ministers to continue the lockdown in hotspots beyond May 3 and ease restrictions in non-hotspot areas.
During the meeting, Odisha and Meghalaya also suggested extending the lockdown period, reports suggest.
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