FACT CHECK: No, Maharashtra CM Has Not Announced Statewide Lockdown From March 1

Maharashtra Lockdown News: A morphed screenshot carrying the logo of TV9 Marathi channel and Uddhav Thackeray is going viral on social media platforms falsely claiming that the Maharashtra chief minister has announced a 15-day strict lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus cases.  Netizens shared the screenshot of the false news bulletin on Facebook, Whatsapp, and Twitter. However, when we conducted a fact check, the viral post turned out to be fake. Also Read – Is Lockdown Necessary in Mumbai? Read What Experts Say CLAIM: After a sudden spike in coronavirus cases, CM Thackeray has announced a 15-day strict lockdown in the state from March 1. Also Read – Lockdown Imposed in THESE Districts of Maharashtra | Check FULL LIST HERE FACT: Nothing of this sort has been announced by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government as yet. Also Read – Delhi Metro, Public Buses to Run on Limited Capacity as Coronavirus Cases Rise Again This comes days after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked people to follow ‘COVID-appropriate’ behaviour and safety norms, and said he would observe the situation for a week to 15 days and then decide whether to impose another lockdown. Last month, a document was going viral on…
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