Uddhav Thackeray tells migrant workers, 'You're safe in my state'

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday addressed the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the 21day nationwide lockdown till May 3 In his second televised address in less than three days Thackeray thanked PM Modi for extending lockdown across the country and said that he had suggested the same during the PM Modis meet with chief ministers of all statesThackeray called the ruckus created by migrant labourers outside Bandra railway station unfortunate It might have happened because they thought that trains will start from 14th April and so they would be able to go back to their villages the CM saidThackeray also extended his gratitude towards Bhim Sainiks who observed Dr BR Ambedkars Jayanti at home I want to thank Bhim Sainiks on Ambedkar Jayanti today that they avoided gathering and observed the day from their homes he said Talking about the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state Thackeray said that the state is conducting the highest number of COVID19 tests18 deaths and 350 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in Maharashtra today Total number of cases stands at 2684 including 178 deaths and 259 recovered State Health Department pictwittercomIm3bpMMY5jmdash ANI ANI April 14 2020Giving an example of Mumbai he said that the city has tested over 22000 samples He also said that the state reported 2334 positive cases reported till this morning of which 230 people have recovered Thackeray also stated that the state government is planning to segregate hospitals across the stateThackeray also said that ten districts in the state have reported zero COVID19 positive cases He assured that the state government will try and make sure that all districts across the state becomes free of the pandemic as early as possibleWe have 10 districts which have zero COVID19 positive cases We will maintain that and we will try that all districts are COVID free as early as possible Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray pictwittercomre31RrdsKomdash ANI ANI April 14 2020Speaking about Mumbai and Pune which have emerged as the two biggest hotspots in the state Thackeray said that the state government will be increasing the testing centers at these two places He said that the governments focus is to conduct testing and sampling across all containment zones in the stateFocusing on the economy Thackeray said that the state government will form committees that will prepare plans for the revival of the states economy Talking about leading from the front Thackeray said that Maharashtra will lead by example and will show the way to the country in the fight against the global pandemicNobody wants that you stay in lockup without your will Lockdown doesnt mean lockup It is our country Youre Migrant labourers safe in my stateampdont worry The day when lockdown will be lifted not only me but Centre also will make arrangements for you Maharasthra CM pictwittercomLbUu8GwHCsmdash ANI ANI April 14 2020In his address Uddhav Thackeray also said that the state government has sought permission from the Central government for Convalescent Plasma CP therapy He said If we get permission we will find the remedy soon and show the way to the worldThe CM concluded the speech saying that the lockdown is good for everyone Nobody wants that you stay in lockup without your will Lockdown doesnt mean lockup It is our country Youre migrant labourers safe in my state and dont worry The day when lockdown will be lifted not only me but Centre also will make arrangements for you Thackeray saidWith inputs from agenciesCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news