Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Tuesday, a day after his six-hour meeting with Chief Ministers on the road ahead after May 17, when the third phase of coronavirus lockdown is due to end.
PM Modi had hinted in yesterday's meeting that the lockdown would continue, but with far fewer restrictions in the areas which don't fall under Red or Orange zone or have recorded less COVID-19 patients.
The PMO through its twitter handle said that he will address the nation today regarding the extension of lockdown after May 17 with far fewer restrictions.
"I am of the firm view that the measures neededin the first phase of lockdown were not needed during the second phase andsimilarly the measures needed in the third phase are not needed in thefourth," the Prime Minister said, according to a statement released afterthe meeting.
Restrictionslike a night curfew and curbs on public transport may continue in areasdesignated as Red Zones, or worst affected by COVID-19, sources said. PM Modihas asked states to send in suggestions for changes to the current rules by May15.
