Pune authorities meet traders who opposed the lockdown, seek their support
(WorldNews India)

The Federation of Trade Association of Pune (FATP) has asked the district administration to ease restrictions on businesses after the first five days of the 10-day lockdown, which starts on Tuesday. At a meeting held on Monday, office-bearers of FATP said they will cooperate with the administration in making the lockdown a success, although it will come at a “heavy price” for the traders. Earlier, the Federation had opposed the administration’s decision to impose the lockdown again, and warned the government that it would lead to “public anger”. The FATP leaders had categorically said that lockdown was not a solution to the pandemic, and it was not feasible to shut all shops again...