Bengaluru, Jun 25: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday asked people to cooperate by following the measures put in place for the control of COVID-19 if they don't want another lockdown or sealing in Bengaluru.
Amid talks about re-imposing lockdown in the city following the recent spike in cases, the Chief Minister said he will hold discussions on Thursday and Friday regarding the strict measures that need to be taken to control the virus.
"COVID pandemic is increasing, we are making all efforts and we have even sealed some areas. Today afternoon at Krishna (the CM's home office) I have called a meeting with Ministers and officials and will discuss the strict measures to be taken to control COVID," Mr Yediyurappa said.
Speaking to reporters, he said, "Tomorrow noon I have called a meeting of legislators of all political parties from Bengaluru and all Ministers from the city to discuss with them, seek their opinion and take stringent measures."
Citing an increase in cases, Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday had said the government may have to think about imposing lockdown in the city if the situation continues.
Following this several Ministers in the state cabinet on Wednesday had said, any decision on re-imposing lockdown in the city will be taken only after consulting experts.
Some reports had even suggested that a decision on lockdown is likely at the cabinet meeting scheduled today.
The Chief Minister said there is no lockdown in the entire city, adding only in a few areas it has been imposed and would continue.
Concerned over the increase in COVID-19 cases in the city, Mr Yediyurappa on Monday had directed officials to implement lockdown measures strictly in certain clusters which have reported greater number of coronavirus infections.
The city's busy K R Market and Kalasipalya Market have been sealed for 15 days by the civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) as part of measures to check the spread of the deadly virus.
Stating that Bengaluru is a model for the whole country in COVID-19 management, Mr Yediyurappa on Thursday said, when you compare with other major cities, "we have not yet lost control."
A total of 1,678 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the city till last evening.
This includes 78 deaths and 475 discharges.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the state which stood at 3,408 as of June 1 has crossed the 10,000 mark on Wednesday with the state capital topping the districts in the infection count.
Seeking public cooperation in controlling the spread of the virus, Yediyurappa said social distancing and other measures in place were not followed, there has been spread to slums and other places.
"If you don't want Bengaluru to be sealed once again please cooperate and maintain distance," he added.
Mr Yediyurappa also said, the government has taken all measures for the safe conduct of SSLC (class 10) exams from today, and students should come out and write exams for their bright future.
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Nobody like rulers, bureaucrat or any citizen is bothered or cares such accident specially in Mangalore.
Human lives have no value specially for 2wheelers.
We are talking many projects in our area.
This is daily disaster. If we wish we can prevent such accidents with some good planning.
Such accidents are not UNPREVENTABLE.
If we want to allow our people to use 2wheelers, first we should plant to prevent and how to escape from these accidents.
Otherwise we all should by law or by force avoid using such vehicles.
At least our leaders in the city like DC, SP, RTO, MP, MLAs, Ministers, all those who use 2wheeler, please wake up and do the doable thing to save our people's lives.
Sad incident....... RIP
RIP... Feeling very sad... :-(
we CONDOLE but anybody thinking about death and do GOOD and stop evil... those who do good & recognise the true CREATOR, and submit to him to find the everlasting heaven.. which is the gift that God gives those who recognize him & follow his & his prophet's command..
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My condolences
It’s terrible to hear about, my sincere sympathy to your family.
this bus drivers are very rude on the road, put him behind bar for atleast 20years. he is a real murderer.
You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss mam.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you
My deepest condolences for your family's loss.
really sad, she s one of the good lecture in our college, we really gona miss her a alot. love u mam
Heartfelt condolence to the family, nobody can pay the loss to the family.
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Really Tragic ! just before 6 months she joined as a lecture in agnes all her dream went in vain because of this half finished road.
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