Not in favour of complete lifting of lockdown in Maharashtra: CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said he was not in favour of complete lifting of the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that he was not in favour of complete lifting of the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state only to address the economic concerns.
He said there was a need to strike a balance between the issues related to health and economy considering the challenge posed by the pandemic.
The ongoing lockdown in the state will continue till July 31. From June onwards, the government had started lifting the restrictions in phase-wise manner under its 'Mission Begin Again' initiative.
"Many people are opposing lockdown. They say that lockdown is affecting the economy. To such people, I would say that I am ready to lift the lockdown, but if people die due to it, would you take the responsibility?...Even we are concerned about the economy," he said.