By Syndicated Content
By Shilpa Jamkhandikar and Abhirup Roy
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Retailers, restaurants and theatres in India s richest state are reeling under the impact of harsh restrictions imposed last week by authorities scrambling to curb a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
The western state of Maharashtra, home to India s financial capital Mumbai, has been the worst hit in the pandemic, accounting for about a quarter of the country s 13.5 million case load.
Last week, the local government shut down restaurants, bars, gyms, theatres and non-essential stores in a blow to businesses that had barely recovered from the nationwide lockdown last year.
In a communication to the prime minister, the Confederation of All India Traders said that it would be more appropriate if alternate measures may be adopted at district levels all over the country.
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