Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said ending of the 21-day lockdown depends on how strictly people follow the restrictions and urged them to follow it and maintain social distancing.
"At this hour of crisis, it is not good on our part to come out of houses and violate the curfew. Ending of the lockdown depends on strictness with which one follows the curfew and maintains the social distance," Yediyurappa said in a statement.
He said, "If one follows the curfew strictly, the lockdown period will automatically end on April 14..."
Asking the people to help the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus by strictly following the lockdown imposed in the country, he said, People of Karnataka are known for tolerance and patience. They are law-abiding citizens..."
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