Jaan bhi, Jahan Bhi: Modi tells CMs calling for extending lockdown

The lockdown maybe extended with rules relaxed to help businesses and restrictions eased in areas unaffected by the virus spread, reported news agency PTI

The central government is considering extending the three-week lockdown of the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged chief ministers to ensure people’s welfare, said a spokesperson on Saturday.

"While announcing the lockdown, I had said 'jaan hai to jahan hai'... Most people in the country understood it and discharged their responsibilities by remaining indoors. And now it is imperative to focus on both aspects, 'Jaan bhi Jahan Bhi (life and wellbeing), for India's bright future, and prosperous and healthy India," Modi told chief ministers in a video meeting this morning.

"During the video-conferencing with state CMs today, most states requested Prime