The lockdown imposed to contain coronavirus transmission has been extended till May 1 in Rajasthan, reports said on Friday. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in consultation with his Cabinet colleagues, considering the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in all parts of India. Earlier in the day, the Punjab government also extended the lockdown till May 1 to curb the spread of virus.
The lockdown in all Indian states, announced between March 22 to 24, was scheduled to end on April 14 — as per the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, Chief Ministers of a number of states conveyed to the central government that lifting the restrictions at this stage would be disastrous.
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