Delhi CM Kejriwal seeks extension of ban on UK flights till Jan 31

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday requested the central government to extend the ban on UK flights till January 31 in the backdrop of new coronavirus strain.

Kejriwal’s appeal comes as the Centre earlier announced that the international flights from the UK will resume operations from January 8.

“The Centre has decided to lift the ban and restart UK flights. In view of the extremely serious COVID-19 situation in the UK, I would urge the Cenre to extend the ban till January 31,” Kejriwal tweeted.

In another tweet, the Chief Minister said: “With great difficulty, people have brought the COVID-19 situation under control. The UK’s COVID-19 situation is very serious. Now, why lift the ban and expose our people to risk?”