No permission to janata curfew: Yavatmal collector

Yavatmal: The district collector has made it clear that there is no approval from the government for the proposed five-day janata curfew planned from September 15 to 19.
In view of rising fatalities due to Covid-19 and surge in cases, the district Chamber of Commerce and Industries and various other associations of traders and grocers had decided to observe the janata curfew to break the virus chain.
They claimed discussion was also held with Yavatmal MLA Madan Yerawar and district guardian minister Sanjay Rathod for the curfew. Rathod, in a press release, not only welcomed the decision but also appreciated the traders for it.
On Monday, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of RDC Lalitkumar Warhade which was attended by professor Dhanshyam Darne, advocate Jaysingh Chavan and representatives of hair salons and tea kiosks. A section of traders opposed the janata curfew which they said was restricted to the members of Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
The RDC said that there are no guidelines from the government, hence the district administration will neither approve nor provide any assistance for the janata curfew. Sources said that a memorandum signed by representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries and all those supporting the curfew would be submitted to the collector.
Meanwhile, rumours are floating in tehsil places, particularly in Pusad, that the janata curfew will be for seven days from September 16 to 22.