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Delhi LG Anil Baijal has canceled the AAP government's decision to open hotels and weekly markets on a trial basis, as part of Unlock-3 phased reopening.
Earlier on Thursday, the Delhi government decided to end night curfew and allow more economic activities, including normal functioning of hospitality services in the national capital. Kejriwal government had said it would allow weekly bazars (markets) on a trial basis for seven days with social distancing and all necessary COVID-19 appropriate measures in place.
Reacting to the LG's move, the Aam Aadmi Party said the Centre must stop interfering in decisions of the Delhi government and stop undermining its authority.
The development comes a day after Baijal overturned the Delhi Cabinet's decision to reject the Delhi Police's panel of lawyers for arguing the cases related to the February riots in the city in the Supreme Court and the high court.
"The matter was discussed with Hon’ble Chief Minister and it was agreed that while there has been improvement, pandemic situation in the capital continues to be fragile and the threat is still far from over. Therefore a cautious and conservative approach is required," a statement issued by the LG office said.
(With PTI inputs)
