Coronavirus / Got 5L suggestions on lockdown, people want buses and taxis to start: Delhi CM

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed on Thursday that he has recieved more than 5 lakh suggestions regarding the plan of action for the next phase of the lockdown which mentioned services that could be opened and those which could not.

"We had sought suggestion from people, we have received more than 5 lakh suggestions. Based on these suggestions, we will send a proposal to the Centre," Kejriwal said at a press conference.

"Most have suggested that schools & educational institutes should stay closed till summer vacations," Kejriwal added.

He also said that most people suggested that should stay closed however restaurants should be opened for take-away & home delivery. However, there is an overwhelming consensus among people that barber shops, spas, saloons, cinema halls, & swimming pools should not opened yet.

He also recieved suggestions from many market associations that wanted market & market complexes to be opened.

"We have received a lot of suggestions from many market associations and most of them have said market & market complexes should be opened. They said they can be opened on odd-even basis, half shops one day & half shops another," Kejriwal said.

He said that the suggestions will be discussed at 4 pm on Thursday at a meeting of State Disaster Management Authority & Lieutenant Governor., following which a proposal will be given to the Centre.

"The suggestions will be discussed at 4 pm today in the meeting of State Disaster Management Authority & Lieutenant Governor. After that we will send a proposal on how much relaxations should be given in Delhi, to the Central Government," Delhi Chief Minister said.

Kejriwal on Tuesday had sought suggestions from people on how to ease lockdown restrictions after May 17.

"People can send their suggestions by calling toll-free number 1031 or through WhatsApp number 8800007722, or by sending an e-mail to delhicm.suggestions@gmail.com by 5 pm Wednesday," he announced.

On Sunday, Kejriwal had said that 75% of the coronavirus cases in the national capital are asymptomatic or with mild symptoms.

He also added that at least 82 per cent of 73 coronavirus deaths in the national capital were of those who were above the age of 50.

In Delhi, the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 7,998 with 2858 cured and 106 deaths.