The Madhya Pradesh government is likely to impose a fresh round of lockdown in some parts of the state in wake of the latest surge in the Covid-19 cases. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called a crucial meeting today to discuss the situation and decide on the restrictions to be imposed.

According to a media report, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Narottam Mishra, said that the BJP government in the State is considering to impose a new lockdown in some parts of the state which have emerged as COVID-19 hotspots in recent assessment to flatten the curve of the deadly pathogen. Narottam Mishra also informed that Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a significant meet with district collectors and other officials today evening to plan a roadmap for the lockdown.

On being asked if the lockdown will be re-imposed, Mishra said that CM Shivraj Singh will be holding a meeting with seven district collectors and other officials to discuss the situation. Imposing lockdown again will surely be on the agenda.

According to the report, the MP government is thinking to implement a fresh set of restrictions in cities including Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur and some other parts of the state, that could potentially emerge as COVID-19 hotspots. Bhopal and Indore, during the past week, have emerged as COVID-19 hotspots and accounted for a maximum number of cases being reported in the state.

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