A day after PM Modi enforced a 21 day period lockdown across the nation, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also held a press conference after meeting Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.
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Here are the key takeaways:
1.Arvind Kejriwal assures people that essential supplies will be made available to everyone.
2. E-passes to be issued and a helpline number to be in place for those associated with essential services to ensure a smooth supply of items of daily use during the lockdown.
3. He appealed to everyone to not panic and not indulge in panic buying.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has also made certain arrangments amid the virus panic.
Arrangements made by Delhi Govt.
🔹Free Ration with 50% extra quantity to 72 lakh people.
🔹₹ 5,000 to all construction workers.
🔹Free food for homeless and needy people at the night shelters.
🔹Doubled the pension of widows, elderly and specially-abled citizens. pic.twitter.com/OTf2DvCgLI
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) March 25, 2020
4. Urged people to respect the lockdown and stay at home.
5. He clarified that people providing essential services will not be stopped from carrying out their duties but will have to carry identity cards with them.
6. To ensure minimum inconvenience to the public especially the lower strata of the society.
7. Kejriwal said the Delhi Police commissioner’s office can be contacted on helpline number 011-23469536 in case of any issues.