Modi inclined to extend lockdown, confident on economy – Gulf Today

Modi inclined to extend lockdown, confident on economy – Gulf Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday indicated to chief ministers, with whom he interacted on video, that the nationwide lockdown could be extended in worst-hit areas of the country after May 3.. Modi conveyed to chief ministers that the country will have to give importance to the economy as well as to continue the fight against coronavirus. ". "Lockdown has yielded positive results, country has managed to save thousands of lives in past 1.5 months," Modi told the chief ministers.. People may be allowed to step out of their homes, but only with masks and maintaining social distancing.. In the last tweet, the Finance Ministry reiterated that the impugned report does not reflect the official views of CBDT/Ministry of Finance in any manner..