CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday urged people to defer wedding ceremonies in their families in the wake of “unprecedented crisis” triggered by the Covid pandemic in the state. His appeal came hours after the commencement of 11-day lockdown in the state from Wednesday.

“Amidst an unprecedented situation caused by the Covid pandemic, I appeal to the people of the state that if social events like wedding ceremonies, where people from many places gather, are postponed for ‘sometimes’, it will help in breaking the chain of virus infection. This will be in the interest of society and your family,” Nitish said in a series of tweets.

“The state government is promptly taking all necessary steps to ensure people’s protection from the Covid pandemic. The government had to take a tough decision to impose complete lockdown till May 15 in the interest of the people. Please cooperate in the fight against the virus by following the lockdown related guidelines,” Nitish tweeted.

As per the guidelines issued for the lockdown, there is no ban on wedding functions. “Wedding ceremonies will be allowed with a maximum of 50 participants. No DJ or baraat processions will be allowed. Organizer of the wedding function would have to inform the nearest police station at least three days in advance,” the guidelines read, adding, “Only 20 persons will be allowed to participate in the funeral/‘shradhh karma’.”

As per the guidelines, all shops, commercial and other private enterprises would remain closed during the lockdown. However, banks, insurance and the offices related to operation of ATMs will not come under the purview of the lockdown. Such offices would continue to work as usual.

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