New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday urged the migrant workers to not to leave the city in panic following a six-day lockdown that was imposed by the ruling-AAP government on Monday.
"I appeal to all the migrant workers of Delhi not to leave the city in panic. I assure you that the government will take care of all your needs during this situation of Corona disaster. All necessary arrangements are being ensured for you," the LG wrote on Twitter.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Monday announced a six-day long lockdown in Delhi, starting from 2200 hrs Monday till 0500 hrs of April 26 in the wake of an unstoppable surge in the coronavirus cases.
"You run Delhi with your tireless hard work and this city is your own," the Lieutenant Governor said in an appeal to the migrant workers who are leaving Delhi.
Delhi has been recording nearly 25,000 cases of Covid-19 for the past three to four days, leading to a drastic increase in active cases, scarcity of beds, medical oxygen, and anti-viral drugs in hospitals and other places.
Recalling last year's havoc when hundreds of migrants left the city for hinterland via foot, bicycle or any possible means during the lockdown fearing poverty and hunger, Mr Kejriwal also urged the migrants, labourers and others to remain calm as it is only a six-day lockdown and full arrangements are in place for their needs.
But despite several appeals, the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBTs) near Kashmiri Gate and Anand Vihar were dotted with people who were trying their best to leave Delhi.
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