Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on COVID-19 via a video link, in New Delhi, Tuesday, April 14, 2020. PM Modi announced extension of the ongoing lockdown till May 3. PTIThe Goa unit of the Congress on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed the announcement of lockdown to facilitate toppling of the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh. "Delay in lockdown decision by @narendramodi to facilitate toppling of @OfficeofKNath Govt in Madhya Pradesh exploded #Coronavirus in India. Kamal Nath stepped down as MP chief minister on March 20 after resignations by 22 rebel Congress MLAs pushed his government to the brink.

Source: The Telegraph April 18, 2020 07:52 UTC