Indian PM Narendra Modi is facing increasing calls for lockdown amid COVID crisis

May 8, 2021 admin US 0

According to reports, India is under pressure of national lockout in view of its relentless COVID-19 crisis.

Shopkeepers assuring police personnel to comply with government restrictions due to COVID-19.
Indian shopkeepers assure police personnel compliance with government COVID restrictions.
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Government Health Officer Dr. Randeep Guleria said that the situation is purely for lockdown, especially where the positivity rate is more than 50 percent, The Associated Press reported.

Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ekta Ugrahan faction protested against the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and asked shopkeepers to reopen their shops.
Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ekta Ugrahan faction demonstrated against the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and asked shopkeepers to open their stores.
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Rahul Gandhi, an opposition leader of the Congress, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding complete lockout.

Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) - Ekta Ugrahan faction protested against the Kovid-19 lockdown restrictions and asked shopkeepers to reopen their shops.
While there are protests against Talebandi, government health officer Dr. Randeep Guleria has called for a Bharat Bandh.
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In Friday’s letter, Gandhi also warned that “human costs will lead to many more tragic consequences for our people,” and pushed the government to feed the poor.

Even America’s top COVID-19 officer weighs in on Dr. Anthony was with Fauci, who recommended a total bandh in India for two to four weeks.

Police personnel guard a roadside during the weekend's shutdown imposed by the state government in Amritsar.
Police personnel guard a roadside during the weekend’s shutdown imposed by the state government in Amritsar.
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