After Delhi, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu denied rumors that the lockdown would resume

New Delhi, June 12, 2020, Friday

Rumors are circulating that the lockdown will be re-imposed amid rising corona cases after the country's lockdown restrictions were eased.

Please do not give into fake news about lockdown. As of now, Begin Again is in motion. OMCMOMaharashtra Uddhav Thackeray has appealed to all citizens to ensure social distancing, so as not to get even close to a lockdown. Safety of citizens is and will be the only parameter.

- Aaditya Thackeray (AUThackeray) June 12, 2020

The governments of the three states have had to clarify the rumors that the lockdown is going to be re-imposed, first in Delhi, then in Maharashtra and now in Tamil Nadu.

Lockdown not re-announced. Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has requested and appealed to the people not to crowd anywhere. Follow the instructions given by the government and take care of yourself.

- CMO Maharashtra (MCMOMaharashtra) June 12, 2020

Amid speculation that the government will implement a lockdown in Maharashtra from June 15, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has appealed to the public not to pay attention to such rumors and not to extend the lockdown.

Another Tamil Nadu CM, Palaniswami, also said that there were rumors that a lockdown would be imposed.

எனது பெயரில் நீடிக்க நீடிக்க வாய்ப்புள்ளதாக தவறான தவறான சமூக. இந்த செய்தி முற்றிலும். வதந்திகளை யாரும் நம்ப. தவறான செய்திகள் வெளியிடுவோர் மீது.

- Edappadi K Palaniswami (MCMOTamilNadu) June 12, 2020