Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on Thursday, strongly asserted that he was not in favour of the imposition of a fresh lockdown, citing that farmers and the functioning class have currently been hit really hard due to the fact the final nine months due to the fact of the present coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. “Farmers are reeling beneath heavy monetary tension. The lockdown has also heavily impacted the functioning class. When the central and state governments announced lockdown, everybody complied with it. So, we need to not speak about a fresh lockdown,’’ he stated immediately after performing a customary puja on the occasion of Kartiki Ekadashi at Pandharpur.
However, Pawar has known as upon citizens to take care and observe self-discipline in a severe bid to keep away from a spurt in COVID-19 instances. He admitted that the virus has posed a severe challenge across the globe, but stated that the state government has been efficiently combating the pandemic. “The case count had drastically fallen in the state, but once again there has been a surge, which is a matter of severe concern. Therefore, every of us will have to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 norms to curb its spread. I want to sincerely thank the Warkari neighborhood for responding to the state government’s appeal positively by avoiding crowding at Pandharpur,’’ stated Pawar.
As reported by the Free Press Journal, Pawar had 4 days ago stated that the state government was conducting a district-sensible evaluation of the scenario amidst increasing coronavirus instances in particular immediately after Diwali. He additional stated that the government would later take a selection in the subsequent 8 to 10 days on the imposition of additional curbs or a fresh lockdown.
On the other hand, Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope also stated there will not be a fresh lockdown, but a crackdown on people today moving in the public areas with out any care or with out wearing a mask. The government proposes to introduce restrictions on crowding to keep away from spurt in instances. He warned the people today to comply with COVID-19 protocols or face action for violation. “Goa, Kerala, Gujarat and Delhi have witnessed a stiff hike in instances compared to Maharashtra. The virus nevertheless exists. The government has swung into action and elevated the corona tests in the state,’’ stated Tope. He additional noted, “Despite a surge in instances post Diwali, the people today are not taking sufficient precautions. If people today do not listen to the government’s appeal, some restrictions will be imposed in phases.’’
Tope stated the government was actively thinking about placing restrictions on the movement of people today at evening and also to keep away from crowding in public markets.