With a steep rise in fresh COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government is mulling to implement lockdown 2.0 albeit much different from last year’s, from April 2 or 3 for a limited period.

However, the political class fears that the restrictions, even though not as harsh as the previous lockdown, may end up feeling like a total lockdown. Some leaders from the ruling parties said that it would result in job losses and adversely impact the economy.