PM Modi interacts with the CMs amid lockdown

PM Modi held a video conference with the Chief Ministers of states to discuss their current state situation amid COVID-19. A 50-day lockdown that is going on since April 25 is expected to extend post May 3. Meghalaya said it will continue with the shutdown post May 3 with relaxations in 'Green Zones' or non-COVID affected districts.

This is Modi's fourth such interaction with state Chief Ministers since March 22 when he first spoke to them on the coronavirus situation and steps taken --both by the Centre and the states-- to contain the pandemic.

Among those present at the virtual meet, included Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and top officials from the PMO and Union Health Ministry.

The Chief Ministers who attended the meeting included Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi), Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala), Uddhav Thackeray (Maharashtra), E K Palaniswami (Tamil Nadu), Conard Sangma (Meghalaya) Trivendram Singh Rawat (Uttarakhand) and Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh).

While other state  ministers assured to be with the decision of lockdown, and only restart those places that fall under green zones, keeping in mind strict restrictions and following complete lockdown strategy.