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Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government rejects High Court order for lockdown in 5 cities

Story Highlights
  • Lockdown orders in Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur
  • No attempt to prevent a complete lockdown, the court made clear
  • The state government was instructed by the high court to consider the Corona transition
  • Yogi government refuses to impose 'complete lockdown' in cities
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Serious Coronavirus infection In five cities in Uttar Pradesh where the situation arose Lockdown The order was passed by the Allahabad High Court. Only, Yogi Adityanath The government has refused to implement the High Court order.

The lockdown was ordered in Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh from Monday night to April 26 in view of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, the state government flouted the order.

Don’t miss the ‘complete lockdown’: Yogi government

These court orders will affect people’s lives and livelihoods. It is the duty of the state government to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people, so these court orders cannot be enforced, he said, adding that the Yogi government has refused to impose ‘complete lockdown’ in cities.

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A number of steps have been taken in the state against the backdrop of Corona infection and further drastic steps will be taken. In addition to saving lives, we also want to protect the livelihood of the poor. Therefore, a complete lockdown cannot be imposed in the city of Uttar Pradesh The government has said. The Yogi government has also said that people are observing the bandh on their behalf in many places.

High Court order

The High Court had ordered the closure of shops selling medicines, groceries, and more than three employees till April 26, 2021. Also, all malls, shopping complexes, restaurants, food shops will remain closed till April 26. Besides, all religious places will remain closed during this period. No social events other than marriage will be allowed. The court had also directed the state government to ensure this.

‘No attempt to prevent full lockdown’

The Allahabad High Court had clarified in its order that the court was not trying to impose a complete lockdown on the state. In the current situation, if people are prevented from leaving their homes for even a week, the chain of Coronavirus infection can be broken. This may bring some relief to front-line workers and health workers who are under tremendous stress. For this, we are giving some instructions regarding Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar, and Gorakhpur cities. The state government is being directed to implement it with immediate effect, the high court had said.

9800 deaths in the state

According to the state’s corona infection statistics, 91,000 patients are currently undergoing treatment in the state. More than 9800 people have lost their lives due to Coronavirus in the state.

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