Will re-impose lockdown, if the relaxations turn out to be risky: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, June 11, 2020: The Business Advisory Committee met yesterday to discuss the session of the State Legislature that was scheduled to begin from June 22 onwards. Considering the prevailing situation caused by the COVID pandemic, convening a session from June 22 is difficult. It has been unanimously decided to hold the convention from August 3.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray tweeted, “For the past two months, we all are unitedly fighting this #WarAgainstVirus. The media is playing a stellar role in taking the Governments message to the people. I am taking this opportunity to thank them for it.

Cyclone Nisarga has caused immense damage. We have visited the affected areas and reviewed the situation. Compensation will be paid after panchanamas to assess the damage are completed. The MVA Govt stands firmly with the people who have been affected by the Cyclone.

Work on restoring uprooted electricity poles is underway. We are bringing technical teams from other districts to restore electricity supply, and the work has started.

The Govt is taking cautious steps for ‘Mission Begin Again’. Like we imposed the lockdown in phases, it will have to be lifted in a phased manner. The danger is yet to pass. But, we cannot bring the economic cycle to a grinding halt even as we fight Corona.

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If the relaxations to the lockdown start turning out to be risky, we will be compelled to re-impose the lockdown. The people of Maharashtra have been cooperating with the Government & following instructions. They have faith that the Government is acting in their best interest. I am requesting all to please avoid crowding.”

Many people took to social media to express their reactions. Robin Sunny tweeted, “Many people are not following guidelines given by govt. And people are just coming out on roads and markets just like earlier normal days before lockdown and many are just going out without any reason just to roam and cases are increasing day by day so strict action is needed.”

Ramesh Kumar Anand posted, “Enforce and implement all rules and regulations laid down to ensure preventing COVID cases in our state.”

Mohit Bhatia tweeted, “Continue opening up things, We have to go back to our normal life with precautions and better hygiene, Now the therapy is more accurate and effective, We have learned to live with TB, Malaria, HIV etc so we have to adapt to COVID-19 too. Aditya Thackeray has been doing a great job too.”