Snubbed Twice, Arvind Kejriwal’s 3rd Proposal To Lt Governor Over Unlock3

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday made a third attempt and sent a proposal to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal for the reopening of open hotels, gyms and weekly markets in the national capital citing that the COVID-19 situation in Delhi was contained. Baijal had turned down CM Kejriwal’s previous two requests stating that the conditions were still “fragile”. Also Read - Unlock 3: With COVID-19 Guidelines in Place, Assam Govt Allows Licensed Bars to Serve Liquor

“Delhi Government sends a proposal to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal recommending to open hotels, gyms and weekly markets, citing fall in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital,” sources in the government stated, adding that it was the Delhi government’s “right to decide” to lift restrictions in line with the MHA orders. Also Read - COVID-19 Impact: Cricket Australia Mulls Moving Boxing Day Test From Traditional MCG Home to Adelaide

The Union government had, on July 29, issued a fresh set of guidelines for Unlock 3, that third phase of lockdown relaxations, and allowed the resumption of gyms and yoga centres, besides ending the night curfew.