The Delhi government received over 5.48 lakh suggestions after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought views from Delhiites on how to ease the curbs when the third phase of lockdown ends on May 17, with most people favouring resumption of economic activities, an official said yesterday, (Wednesday, 13th May 2020).
On Tuesday, Kejriwal had sought suggestions from Delhiites on lockdown relaxations post May 17 and asked them to send their views by 5 pm on Wednesday. According to the government, 4,76,000 WhatsApp messages, 10,700 emails, 39,000 calls apart from 22,700 responses on Change.Org has been received.
An official said most of the people have suggested that the government should bring back to normal the operation of transport, businesses, schools, colleges and industries. They also gave their suggestions on operation of metro and taxis in the city.
A team has been formed to analyze all the suggestions, the official said.
“The Delhi government will send a proposal to the Centre on Friday,” the official said.