Maharashtra CM requests PM to start local train services in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with chief ministers earlier today, to discuss a lockdown exit strategy. This was the fifth such interaction between PM Modi and the chief ministers since the COVID-19 outbreak in India.

Thackeray also reportedly requested Modi to allow the resumption of local train services in Mumbai for those engaged in essential services.

A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office quoted Uddhav as saying: “The suburban railway services should be started and it should be only for the employees working in the essential sectors. They can be allowed to board locals after checking their identity cards.”