New Delhi: Despite the dip in the number of coronavirus cases and positivity rate, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government is likely to extend the ongoing lockdown by another week, claimed media reports. However, nothing has been confirmed as yet as CM Arvind Kejriwal had stated that he will take a final decision on extension of lockdown only after discussing the matter with Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Anil Baijal. “Over the weekend, I will talk to LG Sir. Whatever discussion will happen with LG Sir and whatever decision will be made, we will tell you,” the Chief Minister had said.
Notably, Kejriwal had first imposed a lockdown on April 19 which was later extended four times, the most recent extension was announced on May 16.
“The ongoing second wave has been very fatal and there are little chances that lockdown will be relaxed. It is highly likely that another weeklong extension will be announced by the government,” news agency PTI reported quoting official sources.
68% Delhi Residents Want Lockdown to be Extended By Another Week
A survey conducted by LocalCircles showed that 68 per cent of the people want the ongoing Delhi lockdown to be extended by at least one week. While 32 per cent favour a one-week extension, 26 per cent want a lockdown extension by two weeks. 10 per cent of the people said Delhi lockdown should be extended by three weeks.
50% Traders Favour Extension of Total Shutdown
Meanwhile, 50 per cent traders of Delhi are in favour of extending the lockdown for another one week and the remaining 50 per cent support opening the city.
Brijesh Goyal, chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), said the opinion of traders was divided over extension of the lockdown as revealed in a survey conducted by it.