Hindi News: Delhi ministers been saying about the possibility of a lockdown

Hindi News: Delhi ministers been saying about the possibility of a lockdown

The Minister of Delhi has stated the possibility of Delhi going into another lockdown over the situation with COVID-19.

The Delhi government acknowledged earlier in November that the capital was in the grip of the 3rd wave. Still, the following said that they expected the situation to improve over the next seven to 10 days. CM Kejriwal said that the explanation behind the sudden increase in pollution and that they will soon take some measures.

Speaking at a press conference on 17 November, Kejriwal said that Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had received a proposal from his government to allow only 50 people to attend wedding ceremonies, against the previous cap of 200. On Wednesday, Baijal approved this idea.

Kejriwal said at the same press conference that they were sending a proposal to the Centre to grant the government of Delhi the power to enforce lockdowns in market areas that might emerge as hotspots for COVID-19. But he spoke only concerning the state and not of the whole country because, during the recent festivities, COVID-19 rules such as wearing masks and social distancing have been widely flouted in markets.

Also, on 19 November, CM Kejriwal announced that a fine of Rs 2,000 would be levied on anyone found not to be wearing a mask in public. He had also arranged an all-party meeting earlier in the day to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the national capital.