Coronavirus Update- GOI Sources Says States Have Asked Modi To Extend For Two More Weeks

The coronavirus lockdown may be extended for two more weeks in India. As per reports that quote government sources, most states have sought an extension from the Prime Minister.

Reportedly the Central government is considering this request.

This appears to have been further confirmed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who took to Twitter to say that the Prime Minister had taken the "correct decision to extend lockdown".

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa however told ANI that guidelines would be announced in the new couple of days.

"PM told us that we must not compromise on lockdown and we are receiving suggestions for extending it for next 15 days. The Prime Minister said that in next 1-2 days Govt of India will announce guidelines for next 15 days," Yediyurappa added.The coronavirus lockdown may be extended for two more weeks in India. As per reports that quote government sources, most states have sought an extension from the Prime Minister.

Reportedly the Central government is considering this request.

This appears to have been further confirmed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who took to Twitter to say that the Prime Minister had taken the "correct decision to extend lockdown".

PM has taken correct decision to extend 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 imp to extend it

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 11, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa however told ANI that guidelines would be announced in the new couple of days.

"PM told us that we must not compromise on lockdown and we are receiving suggestions for extending it for next 15 days. The Prime Minister said that in next 1-2 days Govt of India will announce guidelines for next 15 days," Yediyurappa added.

India has so far seen over 7,400 cases. As per data given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 239 people have died. The current 21 day lockdown period ends on April 14.

PM told us that we must not compromise on lockdown and we are receiving suggestions for extending it for next 15 days. PM said in next 1-2 days Govt of India will announce guidelines for next 15 days: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on video conference of PM with CMs pic.twitter.com/tIrNqpN4p3

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2020