BJP MLA seeks relaxation in non-containment areas

Vadodara: Sayajigunj BJP MLA and former minister Jitendra Sukhadia has sought relaxation in the lockdown during the day time barring red zone areas. In a letter to the chief minister, he has said that in the coming days the ‘economic infection’ may surpass the coronavirus infection.
Sources said that Sukhadia has been of an opinion that most parts of the city had isolated Covid-19 cases and some relaxations could be given in these areas. Sukhadia has now formally made representations in this regard while making suggestions for the strategy after third phase of the lockdown ends on May 17.
According to Sukhadia, small and big businesses in cities were closed due to lockdown and in wake of this the ‘economic infection’ may become bigger than the coronavirus infection. He has stated that in areas other than the red zone, some relaxations should be given in the remaining areas.
Sukhadia has stated that establishments and places like malls, theatres, gardens, sports complexes, education institutes as well as religious, social and political gatherings should not be allowed. He added that the curfew from 7pm to 7am should continue.
The former minister has also raised issues being faced at hospitals in the city. He pointed out that there was lack of cleanliness and facilities at the GMERS, Gotri Hospital and SSG Hospital. He stated that there were several lacunae in the contract for housekeeping at these hospitals.
Sukhadia has even sought that the wards where Covid-19 patients were treated should be under CCTV surveillance. He has stated that this feed should be monitored by the chief minister’s office.