AGARTALA, April 27 (TIWN): Prime Minister in his virtual meet with the chief ministers of various states on Monday asked them to prepare state-wise exit policy in view of their Red, orange & Green zones.

Today Prime Minister Modi has interacted with Chief Ministers of various states. Tripura CM Biplab Deb too joined the video conferencing with PM Modi. Top officials of Tripura from Secretary level to DGP remained present in the video conference with PM. 

“Took part in the video conference with PM Shri Narendra Modi ji & other CMs.Listened & noted the instructions given by Honble PM to strengthen our fight against COVID-19.Together we shall overcome this crisis soon under the leadership of PM Modi ji”, Tripura CM tweeted after the meeting.

PM added that the lockdown may continue in hotspots or red zone areas beyond May 3 adding that "we have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID-19." At least 4 chief ministers have advocated for a lockdown extension beyond May 3 to combat further spread of COVID-19.

The CMs made the demand in their meeting with PM Modi via video-conferencing on Monday. The meeting went on for around 3 hours. PM Modi discussed several issues such as lockdown extension, the state of economy and lifting of restrictions etc in the wake of COVID-19 situation in the country. Four CMs advocated for the lockdown to be extended beyond May 3.PM Modi sought suggestions of the CMs on lockdown extension based on the current situation in their respective states.

He also lauded the joint efforts of CMs to ensure lockdown rules are followed adding that the lockdown has been helpful in tackling the spread of novel coronavirus. India reported a total of 1,975 cases of COVID-19 on April 26, which was the highest single-day spike in infection cases since India reported its first confirmed coronavirus case in Kerala on January 30 of this year. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India stand at 27,892 currently, according to Union Ministry's 8 am update on Monday, April 27. These cases include, 20,835 active cases, 6,184 cured/discharged, 1 migrated and 872 deaths.