Kerala responds to Centre's rap on lockdown

April 20, 2020 12:50

Kerala Chief Secretary Tom Jose responds to the Centre's displeasure in the relaxation of lockdown guidelines in the state. "Kerala has received a letter from the Centre (regarding dilution of lockdown guidelines). We are discussing what can be done. If needed, necessary modifications will be made," Jose said.

Earlier Kerala Minister Kadakampally Surendran said relaxations were given abiding by directions issued by the Centre. The Centre may have asked for an explanation, due to some misunderstanding. Once we give an explanation, I hope the issue will be solved. We followed all norms set by the Centre."

The Union home ministry took strong objections to the Kerala government's decision to allow opening of restaurants, bus travel in cities and opening of MSME industries in municipal areas, saying it amounts to dilution of its lockdown guidelines.

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