PM Modi likely to address Nation whether lockdown ends on April 14

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the nation again to announce his decision on the  coronavirus lockdown will end on Tuesday.

Before the decision is made public, PM Modi will meet with Chief Ministers via video conference tomorrow, after which the Centre could take a final decision on the lockdown.

Earlier, PM Narendra Modi indicated to legislature party leaders that the lockdown may have to stay in place beyond April 14 given the state of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

In a video meeting with leaders of all parties on Wednesday, PM Modi had said by all accounts the lifting of the lockdown “is not possible”.

“The priority of the government is to save each and every life. The situation in the country is akin to a ‘social emergency’, it has necessitated tough decisions and we must continue to remain vigilant,” said the PM, according to political leaders who participated in the interaction.

Life will not be the same again after COVID-19, the Prime Minister said. “Massive behavioural, social and personal changes will have to take place,” he reportedly told political leaders in the video conference.