City
Epaper

PM's decision to extend lockdown correct: Kejriwal

By IANS | Updated: April 11, 2020 16:15 IST

Delhi Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to extend the lockdown beyond April 14.

Open in App

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to extend the lockdown beyond April 14.

In a tweet, Kejriwal said if the lockdown is taken away all gains would be lost as the country fights Coronavirus.

"PM has taken correct decision to extend the lockdown. Today, India's position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is important to extend it," Kejriwal said.

His tweet came after Modi held video conferencing meet with chief ministers.

India imposed lockdown till April 14 due to Coronavirus and most of the states had demanded its extension.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: indiaNew DelhiArvind KejriwalThe new delhi municipal council
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalIranian President Calls for Constructive Role of Brics to Halt West Asia Conflict During Talks With PM Modi

LifestyleEid 2026 Date: When Will Saudi Arabia, UAE and India Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

MaharashtraMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Unfurls 200-Foot National Flag at Nagpur’s Kasturchand Park

NationalAhmedabad Traffic Update for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final: Check Road Closures and Alternate Routes Near Narendra Modi Stadium

AurangabadLocal industries feel heat of Global conflict

राजनीति Realted Stories

PoliticsKeralam polls: Congress MLA alleges 2018 floods "man-made," releases audio; LDF minister calls it "artificial"

PoliticsAssam Police can bring people from paatal: CM Sarma warns Pawan Khera amidst passport row

Politics"Mamata paagal hogyi hai": Haryana CM links TMC 'fear' to corruption files, predicts BJP win ahead of West Bengal assembly polls

PoliticsAssam Election: Amit Shah appeals to voters, invokes BJP's plank to drive out illegal immigrants

PoliticsAdvocate Vasu Ranjan joins Congress; welcomed by Punjab President Raja Warring, vows to form government in 2027