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Extend coronavirus lockdown after May 3: CMs tell Modi in video meeting

There were nine Chief Ministers who spoke, at least four of them advocated for an extension of the lockdown

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PM Modi during one of his video conference interaction. (Source: Narendra Modi)

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 27 2020 | 7:35 PM IST

Several state chief ministers on Monday favoured an extension of the lockdown, during interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A significant number of states also raised their economic concerns with the Prime Minister.

There were nine Chief Ministers who spoke, at least four of them advocated for an extension of the lockdown. The meeting took place in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced the government to impose a nationwide lockdown, pushing the economy to the brink. The fourth interaction between the prime minister and the chief ministers lasted for over three hours during which the states suggested

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Narendra Modi Health Ministry

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