The lockdown extension is discussing among others. After May 17, India is all set to switch from Lockdown 3.0. It was determined by the Centre to Lockdown 4.0.
And also, there were varying in state-identified degrees, durations, and districts. Therefore, the lockdown extension will be done in India.
It took the last 51 days of the marathon fifth virtual meeting with PM Narendra Modi. He is a chief ministers of various states who led by their own compulsions.
He could not reach a consensus on expanding the lockdown or moving trains and flight operations.
By default, however, they have expressed a sense of unity against more independent states when deciding on the potential course of action. In addition, it included a graded exit.
PM Modi asked chief ministers at the end of the meeting. He asked to submit reports on what will happen next. And also, with an evaluation of the COVID-19 situation.
However, today’s meeting clearly given space for the Center to relinquish post-May 17 command and control over India.
Officials Have Recognized Operating Procedures
Speaking at the end of the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said, “India now has a fairly good indication of the regional distribution of the pandemic in India, including the worst-affected areas. Moreover, in recent weeks, officials have recognized operating procedures in a period such as this, right up to the district level.”
In a meeting that permitted all chief ministers to talk, unlike the last when few were selected, the prime minister congratulated the states on their efforts. It aims to contain the ongoing crisis. Thereby, to emphasize this point, the fight against COVID-19 could take on a more federal nature.
PM Modi claimed that the whole world feels that India has been able to defend itself against COVID-19 successfully. In addition, states have played a major role in this regard.
