New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a video conference with Chief Ministers to discuss on extension of lockdown.
Reportedly many states have asked PM Modi to extend lockdown and it is believed that Centre has accepted their opinion.
Taking to Twitter, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp to extend it.”
PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp to extend it
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 11, 2020
The already existing 21-day lockdown will end on April 14.