Uddhav Thackeray warns of strict lockdown if current restrictions are violated

It's been a week into “Mission Begin Again”, crowds in open spaces and non-adherence to social distancing norms have forced the Maharashtra government to review the relaxation of Covid-19-related restrictions across the state.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday while addressing a press conference said, "For the past two months, we all are unitedly fighting this war against virus. The media is playing a stellar role in taking the Governments message to the people. I am taking this opportunity to thank them for it."

The Govt is taking cautious steps for ‘Mission Begin Again’. Like we imposed the lockdown in phases, it will have to be lifted in a phased manner. The danger is yet to pass. But, we cannot bring the economic cycle to a grinding halt even as we fight Corona, he said.

If the relaxations to the lockdown starts turning out to be risky, we will be compelled to re-impose the lockdown.

He further said,"The people of Maharashtra have been cooperating with the Government & following instructions. They have faith that the Government is acting in their best interest. I am requesting all to please avoid crowding."

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