Coronavirus: PM Modi Hints at Extending Lockdown, Says 'Its a Long Drawn Fight'

  • On Wednesday PM Modi hinted at extending the nationwide lockdown that is supposed to end on April 14th.
  • While talking to opposition leaders and leaders of state via video conferencing he said it is a long drawn fight.
  • As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with the death toll is increasing several state govts are urging him to extend the lockdown.
  • Apart from PM Modi, the meeting was attended by  Ghulam Nabi Azad, leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, and Nationalist Congress Party head Sharad Pawar.
  • According to the latest updates India has reported 5194 confirmed cases of coronavirus including 149 deaths.
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