Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Expressing his satisfaction over the way entire business community of Jammu and Kashmir has been cooperating with the Government in following COVID-19 guidelines and adhering to lockdown timings to prevent the spread of virus, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Executive Member Raman Suri today said that threat of pandemic is still looming large which calls for a serious review before reopening the entire Union Territory for normal functioning.
Now that May 31, the deadline till which this lockdown has been extended, is nearing, the Government is required to have discussion with all the stakeholders to save lives, he added.
Raman Suri suggested that the best way to deal with pandemic and save precious lives would be to reopen entire business establishments but, in a controlled manner.
He said, all shops dealing with essential supplies should stay open from morning 6 to 11 am, as has already been ordered by the Government so that people can buy the needed daily supplies. All other shops and business establishments should be allowed to open from 12 noon to 5 pm regularly. The time from 11 am to 12 noon should be given for closing and opening of shops as per the allotted slots.
After designating the officers to fine violators, all markets should be opened as per roster and people should be made to follow guidelines.
Raman Suri also urged Lieutenant Governor to ask the information department to launch a massive campaign asking people to adopt precautionary measures, which are more important than cure. The doctors and paramedics are doing wonderful jobs but when there is less burden on the hospitals, those being treated could be attended better, he stated.
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