CM Kejriwal asks Delhiites for advice on lifting lockdown & resuming activity post PM meet

While addressing his virtual press brief, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the people of Delhi to send in their suggestions on what should be the state's move after the lockdown ends on May 17. This comes after PM Modi on Monday held a video-conference with the CMs of all the states on region-wise relaxations as well as the country's exit strategy post the lockdown 3.0.

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"What should be done after May 17, is something that the PM discussed with the CMs of all the states. He also suggested that the CMs give their suggestions by then which will be taken into consideration by the Centre," said Kejriwal. "I want to ask for suggestions from my people of Delhi. Should the lockdown in Delhi be relaxed after May 17? How much should be relaxed? Please WhatsApp me on your suggestion 8800007722 by 5 pm tomorrow, or call 1031 and record your suggestion," he added.

During the virtual meeting, Kejriwal had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow economic activities in all areas except the containment zones. During the meeting, Kejriwal said, "Economic activities should be allowed to resume in all parts of Delhi except containment zones."

The PM commenced his fifth virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of all the states on Monday to take stock of the COVID-19 crisis. This assumes significance as the third phase of the lockdown will end on May 17. Earlier, such meetings took place on March 20, April 2, April 11, and April 27. Currently, there are over 70,756 confirmed novel coronavirus cases out of which 22,545 patients have recovered while 2,293 casualties have been reported. 

PM Modi will be addressing the nation at 8 pm on Tuesday evening.

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