Bangalore.April 9: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the 15-day lock-down extension will take place in the wake of corona infection control in the state. Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa said he would take further action. At a Cabinet meeting in the Assembly Room today, the Chief Minister held a discussion with the Minister on whether the statewide lockdown should be continued or only in the Corona Hotspot districts after the 14th. Talking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, the chief minister said the lockdown should come to a stage. Until 14th, people are requested not to leave the house. Many ministers have advised Yeddyurappa that the lockdown has been extended for at least 15 days as the deadly coronavirus spreads in the state.
CM Yeddyurappa made it clear that the Prime Minister's meeting with the othe State Minister will be held on the 11th and based on that the decisions will be taken soon. Nobody should starve in the state. He said the ration has been issued for two months.
Speaking at a press conference, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Madhuswamy said that the state cabinet has agreed to deduct 30 per cent of legislators' salaries and transfer Rs 15.36 crore to Corona Relief Fund. At the Emergency Cabinet meeting held today, the GST tax payment will be extended for the month of June, Rs. 1 crore for 49 drought-stricken taluks for drinking water and Rs.50 lakhs to the Gram Panchayaths. He added that some great decisions have been taken. The minister said that the cabinet has decided not to file a case till the 94-foot land illegal petition is settled.
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