<br><div> <!--<figcaption>Uday Deb</figcaption>-- <p dir="ltr">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted state governments to lift localised lockdowns and short weekend lockdowns to boost economic sentiment. Chhattisgarh this week imposed lockdowns in 13 districts to combat a spurt in cases. Rajasthan has imposed Section 144 CrPC in a number of cities, which has the same effect as a lockdown. Earlier, various states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Bengal had experimented with limited lockdowns. One of the reasons cited for weekend lockdowns is that it helps in keeping up the state of high alert among citizens.</p> <p dir="ltr">However, these have been lifted in many places but most states still have various curbs on movement, especially inter-state transport, and restrictions on opening of shops beyond certain hours....</p></div> <style> .wrapper { text-align: center; } </style> <div class="wrapper"> <a class="button" href ="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/end-all-restrictions-on-travel-and-movement-in-states/">Read full Story <span>➤</span></a> </div>
