Delhi: CM Kejriwal Seeks Suggestions From People On Lockdown Relaxations Post May 17

He said people can send suggestions on what his government should do post May 17, adding that those considered worthy will be discussed with experts and doctors.

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New Delhi: A day after attending the all CM meet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over lockdown in India, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sought suggestions from the city residents on lockdown relaxations after May 17. He asserted that the ongoing lockdown cannot be lifted completely after May 17. "This third (phase of the) lockdown is till May 17. On Monday, the Prime Minister asked all the Chief Ministers on what all we should do after that. He also asked each state what it demands were and what relaxations it needed. The Prime Minister gave us time till May 15 for giving the suggestions," Kejriwal said addressing an online media briefing. He said people can send suggestions on what his government should do post May 17, adding that those considered worthy will be discussed with experts and doctors. Suggestions can be sent by calling toll-free number 1031, WhatsApp number 8800007722 or by sending emails to delhicm.suggestions@gmail.com by 5 pm on Wednesday. Also Watch: The Chief Minister said that the Delhi government will consider these suggestions and forward them to the Centre on Thursday. Barring the COVID-19 containment zones, economic activity should be allowed to resume in the national capital, Kejriwal had said on Monday during a video-conference chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the chief ministers of various states. "Should we start buses, metros, auto, taxis, schools or markets? We want suggestions on what all should start and what all should be kept under the lockdown. It is obvious that the social distancing should be maintained," Kejriwal said. Not just the public, he said, he will also seek suggestions from experts and doctors.