Maharashtra CM holds all-party meeting over COVID-19 situation in the state

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held an all-party meeting via conference over COVID-19 situation in the state. 

Deputy CM & NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were present at the meeting.

Raj Thackeray told reporters afterwards that he suggested deployment of the State Reserve Police Force to assist the police in the enforcement of lockdown.

"More force is needed where people are taking the administration for granted. In containment zones, police force should be increased. Muslims should be asked to celebrate Ramzan indoors," he said.

"E-learning is not always possible, not just in rural areas but also in cities. The government needs to tell people how it will ensure that academic year is completed," he said.

The MNS chief also said if migrant labourers do not return, jobs should be given to the local youth. Those who want to return to the state after lockdown is lifted should be allowed to come back only after testing for coronavirus, he said.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held an all-party meeting via conference over #COVID19. Deputy CM & NCP leader Ajit Pawar, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Congress' Ashok Chavan, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders were also present. pic.twitter.com/jrgkvWAy9E

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2020