2154 The worsening coronavirus situation has increased the worries of businessmen and tourism stakeholders in the district. - File photo
Abhinav Vashisht
Kullu, April 19
The worsening coronavirus situation has increased the worries of businessmen and tourism stakeholders in the district. Traders apprehend that due to the recent spike in Covid cases in the state and other parts of the country, a lockdown may be imposed again, leading to a bigger crisis.
The traders say that the economy was derailed last year due to the lockdown and if a similar situation arises this year, their survival would be jeopardized. They add that the arising situation can again cause huge financial losses to businessmen. They urge the government not to impose a lockdown.
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