Coronavirus crisis: PM Modi to meet CMs today; lockdown extension, stimulus package on agenda
Coronavirus lockdown: PM Modi could discuss issues related to migrant movement, losses faced by states and suggestions on second round of stimulus package to bring economy back on track
- Apr 27, 2020,
- Updated Apr 27, 2020 11:59 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meet with chief ministers of all states and union territories via video-conferencing at 10 pm today. During the meeting, PM Modi will gather important inputs from various states to put out a comprehensive and holistic plan with regard to the exit strategy before the second phase of lockdown ends on Sunday (May 3).
Notably, after Delhi expressed its willingness to extend the lockdown in the red zone areas, other states, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Odisha, have agreed that, if needed, they were ready to continue with the existing restrictions till May 16. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka have said they would follow the Centre's guidelines, while Assam, Kerala and Bihar have said they would take the final call after video conference with Prime Minister Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meet with chief ministers of all states and union territories via video-conferencing at 10 pm today. During the meeting, PM Modi will gather important inputs from various states to put out a comprehensive and holistic plan with regard to the exit strategy before the second phase of lockdown ends on Sunday (May 3).
Notably, after Delhi expressed its willingness to extend the lockdown in the red zone areas, other states, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Odisha, have agreed that, if needed, they were ready to continue with the existing restrictions till May 16. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka have said they would follow the Centre's guidelines, while Assam, Kerala and Bihar have said they would take the final call after video conference with Prime Minister Modi.