Amidst the increasing number of Coronavirus cases across the country, Ranchiites have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call of extending the nationwide lockdown till May 3.
Agreeing to follow the stay home to stay safe mantra for the next 19 days, while on one residents are keen to stay away from public places, malls and movie theatres for some time, on the other hand they also have a ready list of to- do things once this lockdown is over.
I think it was a very wise decision taken by our PM at this stage of the pandemic as the graphs still haven’t stabilized on the number of effective cases. Although this blockage will affect all budding and existing businesses right from the root but on the other hand several lives will be saved and the economy over time can boom both financially and socially for each one’s livelihood.
The PM has taken steps to give value to human life over the economy which shows a lot of strength in his persona. This has taught me to not take things for granted, but in fact appreciate relationships and companionships more than material goods.
Siddharth Bajaj
Travel retail luxury manager
Though the lockdown is essential, I do want things to normalize as soon as possible. I am touched by the daily wagers labourers who are at a total loss to support themselves and their families. Being a pensioner myself, it is going to be difficult to support the daily household help and her family for the rest of the lockdown period. I have been consulting my doctor over the phone all this while, but once this over I would certainly make it a point to go for my routine checkup.
Dr Shantu Chaudhury
Criminologist
I work for a multinational company in Bangalore and thankfully I was able to come home just before the lockdown was announced. Currently am working from the comfort of my home in Ranchi while spending quality time with my parents and grandmother. The lockdown though has severely hampered business, the extension was certainly much needed. Once this is over and the airlines resume functioning, I will return to my job. Am also looking forward to meet my fiancé as it will be close to two months since we last met.
Ridhima
Business Development Manager with an MNC.
India is the first country to impose a nationwide lockdown which is extremely commendable. The effort made by the entire country to make the lockdown successful till April 14 would have been wasted had the PM not extended it. April- May is peak wedding season and being a photographer this is severely hampering my work. I am utilizing this time on exploring new horizons for expanding my business for corporates and advertisements. I am eagerly waiting for this lockdown to end on May 3 so that I can visit my parents who stay alone in Patna.
Prem Singh
Cinematographer and photographer
The lockdown extension till May 3 was much needed. Presently all basic commodities are being made available with home delivery services.
If it ends on May 3, we would certainly be avoiding movie theatres and restaurants for the next few months as well. I would like to take my children out for a drive as they have been house bound since much before the Janta curfew on March 22. I am also looking forward to meeting my family and friends.
Richa Patel
Homemaker
From the hospitality industry point of view the extension is a very good step. It is going to take a while before the full fledged operations can be resumed at the hotel and prior to that the entire property will also have to be sanitized to ensure safety of our guests. The plan is also to not open all the rooms at one go. Banquets will certainly not be functional to avoid any gatherings. I am also looking forward to getting back to my regular routine of going to work everyday.
Samrat Sarkar
Manager Operations, Hotel Green Acres