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Coronavirus impact: PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting via video-conferencing

This is perhaps the first time in the country's history that a meeting of the council of ministers or the cabinet is being held virtually

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PM Modi chairing the virtual Cabinet meeting. ANI

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the council of ministers on Monday via video-conferencing amidst a nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

It will be followed by a meeting of the Cabinet, also to be held via video-conferencing.

This is perhaps the first time in the country's history that a meeting of the council of ministers or the cabinet is being held virtually.

The COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing 21-day lockdown are likely to be discussed during the meetings.

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First Published: Apr 06 2020 | 2:28 PM IST

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