Will Lockdown extend after 3 May in India?
CMs of 6 States Ask PM Modi to Extend Lockdown Beyond 3rd May, Mamata grilling for May 21st
The conundrum on whether to go in for Lockdown 3.0 or not comes even as the growth curve in the Covid-19 cases is said to be flattening, with the Centre
States are still wary of acting on the Union home ministry’s directive that stand-alone shops selling non-essential goods may open in non-containment or non-hotspot zones. While Maharashtra has understandably refused to allow neighbourhood stand-alone shops to open until the situation was under control, even the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, has refused to abide by the home ministry’s directive. Some states, like Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, have said they will follow the Centre’s orders on the lockdown, others, such as Assam, Kerala and Bihar are likely to take a decision after today's video call with Modi.
PM Narendra Modi will hold his third video conference with ministers today. Six states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Punjab and Odisha, have advocated extending the lock down with Maharashtra likely to extend the lock down in Mumbai and Pune till June.
States like Maharashtra and Gujarat which have the highest and second-highest cases and deaths, respectively, don’t seem to be getting much respite, though Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope indicated that any extension of Lock down 2.0 may be limited to containment zones.
Malls, PVRs likely to remain shut
To combat the spread of COVID-19 and maintain social distancing, malls, PVRs are expected to remain closed after May 3.However, shops selling meats, fish and fodder, electricians, IT repairs, plumbers.
Salons and parlours may reopen
Local salons and parlours located in residential complexes within municipal areas might reopen post May 3.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a video conference with chief ministers, spelling out an exit strategy from the 40-day lockdown
A week before the scheduled end of the lockdown that ends 3 May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to chief ministers on an exit strategy and to draw a plan.
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