Mumbai Mar 31 PTI BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Thursday claimed that COVID-19- related restrictions are going to be lifted in Maharashtra from April 2 only because of the pressure mounted by his party and the states people The Shiv Sena-led government was not even ready to allow processions on the occasion of Gudhi Padwa Marathi new year but had to yield he said speaking to reporters here I had demanded relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions during the Budget session but my demand was flatly rejected The same government has now lifted all the restrictions he said Was the three-party government was waiting for a nod from the Delhi office of a party Shelar said in a veiled reference to Congress a ruling alliance partner PTI ND KRK KRK
Mumbai Mar 31 PTI After more than two years all pandemic-related restrictions including the mandatory wearing of masks would be lifted in Maharashtra from April 2 the state government announced on Thursday The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Health Minister Rajesh Tope told reporters From Gudhi Padwa Marathi New Year which falls on April 2 this time all COVID-19 related restrictions under the Epidemic Diseases Act and Disaster Management Act will be withdrawn Tope said Wearing of face mask will be voluntary from April 2 he said PTI PR KRK KRK
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