Resume interstate traffic after ‘comprehensive broad discussion: Bhupesh Baghel to PM

The CM has apprised the PM that 10 Covid-19 positive cases have been reported from Chhattisgarh so far of which eight have recovered and discharged from hospitals.

Updated on: Apr 6, 2020, 17:25:10 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the decision to resume interstate traffic after the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown, which has been in place since March 25 to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), is lifted can be taken after a “comprehensive broad-based discussion” with the state government to prevent the viral outbreak.

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. (HT file photo)

“If after April 14, interstate trains, flights, and road transport services are resumed, then there will be all possible chances of movement of Covid-19 infected people from other states to Chhattisgarh as a result of which the state may face new challenges. This sort of situation can also arise in other states too …Hence I’m urging you that decision to resume inter-state traffic should be taken after a ‘comprehensive broad-based discussion’, ” Baghel stated in his letter dated April 5.

The CM has apprised the PM that 10 Covid-19 positive cases have been reported from Chhattisgarh so far of which eight have recovered and discharged from hospitals. The remaining two patients are undergoing treatment and their condition is stable.

“Chhattisgarh has not reported a single death related to Covid-19. The situation in the state is under control because of the measures taken by the state government and public cooperation. But in other parts of the country, the number of Covid-19 patients has been steadily rising. The number of Covid-19 positive cases will rise as more people are tested,” Baghel said in the letter.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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