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Certain decisions had to be changed because it was “human nature” to want to go home: PM to CMs

His fifth such consultation revolves around a plan for life after May 17, when the nationwide lockdown is due to end after its second extension

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a virtual meet with Chief Ministers on Monday, said while his government’s efforts were for everyone to stay where they are in the fight against the spread of coronavirus, certain decisions had to be changed because it was “human nature” to want to go home.
His fifth such consultation revolves around a plan for life after May 17, when the nationwide lockdown is due to end after its second extension. “Before taking a considered view, this time we decided to invite all Chief Ministers to speak,” said the PM. On Sunday, the government took a major step by allowing limited passenger train services from Tuesday, for which online bookings started Monday.
Mamata Banerjee, one of the first to speak, reportedly attacked the centre saying it was “using coronavirus as an excuse” to play politics. “This is not the time to do politics, don’t bulldoze the federal structure,” the Bengal Chief Minister said.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palanisamy urged PM Modi not to resume flights and trains this month. Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai, has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, he said.
On the other hand, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said it was important to reopen agricultural markets, public transport, markets and shopping malls with some SOPs to prevent infections. “Normalcy will revive the economy,” Jagan Reddy reportedly said.
All states have raised concerns about the crisis for thousands of migrants, stranded because of the lockdown since March-end.
States have demanded that in case of a graded exit from the lockdown based on red, orange and green zones, state administrations be allowed to decide where restrictions can be eased.

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