Uddhav Thackeray: Lifting of lockdown after April 14 depends on people

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that lifting of lockdown in the state after April 14 will depend upon how much people obey the government directives.

Uddhav Thackeray addressed the state and said,"I acknowledge that cases have increased. I won't lie to my people of state. But what happens after the lockdown is over, that depends on you. Out of the approximately 500 positive cases we have, at least 51 people have recovered and have returned home. Yes, there have been deaths too. Some senior citizens who also had other health issues have lost their lives. We must make sure that they are taken care of. Take care of them, make sure you wash your hands, and don't be the transmitter."

He also said that no permission will be granted to any religious or sporting events in the state till further notice to avoid social gathering of people amid coronavirus outbreak. The CM also warned of strict action against those who spread communally divisive messages on social media.

There have been over 500 cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra with around 300 cases in Mumbai alone.