Imphal/ Guwahati/ Agartala: Most Northeastern states are for extending the nationwide lockdown beyond May 3 with relaxations in economic activities and public services in ‘green zones’.
After the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video link, on Monday the chief ministers of the Northeastern states tweeted their views vowing to strengthen the collective fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tweeted the need for collective effort of the states and the Centre and possible relaxation in ‘green zones’ was discussed with the Prime Minister.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma tweeted: “At the video conference, we proposed to continue with the lockdown post-May 3 with relaxations in activities in ‘green zones’ in Meghalaya.”
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hailed the Prime Minister for his leadership in this trying times in his tweet.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted, “Took part in the video conference, noted the instructions given by the PM to strengthen our fight against Covid-19.”
After the video conference, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu tweeted that the doubling rate had slowed to 9.1 days.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in his tweet said discussed with the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers future course of action to tackle Covid-19.
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said: “I talked about actions taken by our state and the discipline and cooperation of people.”
Two people, a senior doctor in Meghalaya and a 65-year-old COVID-19 patient in Assam, have died of the disease in the North East so far. (IANS)
