Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to review decision of night curfew

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Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has said he will review the Covid-19 containment measures announced by his government, including the night curfew, after business establishments in the state complained against the restriction. The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, hotel and pub owners, auto-rickshaw and taxi owners have requested the Karnataka government to reconsider its decision regarding night curfew and New Year curbs, saying this is the major business season for them.

The Bommai government announced the night curfew for 10 days as part of its containment measures to control the further spread and it has been in effect across the state from Tuesday night. It will be effective from 10pm to 5am every day till January 7 morning, during which no activities will be allowed.

"I'm observing all of them. Let’s see, after I go to Bengaluru tomorrow, I will take a decision in this connection," Bommai said on Wednesday in response to a question regarding opposition to the night curfew.

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