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Unlock 5.0: Temples to reopen in Maharashtra, hints Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray

Addressing people through video conferencing, Thackeray said that the state government is considering reopening temples under strict precautionary measures.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, November 8 hinted towards reopening temples in the state. 

Addressing people through video conferencing, Thackeray said that the state government is considering reopening temples after Diwali but under strict precautionary measures.

“We will open the temples and places of worship soon. Let Diwali be over. But even when we open the temples, you can leave your chappals [slippers] outside but not your mask,” the Maharashtra CM said.

Uddhav Thackeray has been facing strong criticism from the main opposition BJP for not allowing temples to reopen in the state. The BJP had recently condemned the state government for reopening restaurants but not temples. The state governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was also locked in a war of words with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over reopening of temples.

"I am ready for brickbats if it ensures good health and safety of citizens. How to avoid crowds and ensure physical distancing in places of worship will be worked out and a standard operating procedure will be drafted after Diwali," said Uddhav Thackeray in a webcast.

Thackeray also urged people to be careful and wear masks in places of worship and appealed to avoid bursting firecrackers in public places.

"Let us have self control and restrain from bursting firecrackers which will lead to pollution. Let us not waste nine months' of hard work against the pandemic during four days of Diwali celebrations," he appealed. 

He also spoke about how the state government has opened almost everything and economic activity is picking up pace.

 

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