The Assam government on Sunday decided to go with any decision to be taken by the Centre on extension of the 21-day lockdown, imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Following meeting of the Council of Ministers during which the decision was taken, Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said there was no shortage of food items and enough stock was available in the state.
"We discussed some other issues also related to the situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak. We are capable of handling any situation," he added.
A release from the Chief Minister's Office stated, "The state government will not take any decision of its own. The Assam government will proceed as per the rules and regulations by the Centre."
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