India - Complete Country Lockdown - Is it on the Verge of Economic Crisis ?

[Argoo]

If  do not take quarantine measures, then in such a densely populated country like India tens of millions of people will die out. Therefore, such measures are justified. Moreover, quarantine for the entire population on a state-by-state basis is now accepted in many countries. People here already need to choose: it is foolish to die or to limit yourself for some time in food and other ordinary conveniences.
However, along with this, in all states, the economies are falling, apparently, we can’t avoid the global economic crisis in the near future, or maybe something worse.

[exstasie]

So, basically the country can't be in "complete shutdown", that is usually done during military coup where you literally keep EVERYONE at home, this is more like medical shut down, where only the "have to" people go out but rest are suggested to stay at home.

From what I've read, there weren't even arrangements in the lockdown order for people to go out and buy food.

The police are enforcing the order harshly. A West Bengal man went out to buy milk earlier today and was beaten to death by police. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bengal-man-who-was-out-to-buy-milk-dies-after-being-beaten-up-by-police-1659842-2020-03-26

More examples of police violence here: https://nypost.com/2020/03/25/police-in-india-use-force-on-coronavirus-lockdown-violators/

I guess that's one way to keep people inside.

[mu_enrico]

^to be fair, not that I endorse this stupidity (shaming and not so serious beating), but the victims were already sick before the event.

"On March 25, 2020, around 7.30pm he lost consciousness and fell inside the bathroom. He lost consciousness because he was suffering from chronic diarrhoea for the last 14 days. Later, he suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was declared brought dead in a nearby government hospital," said Medical Officer Tanmay Sarkar in the report.

https://www.news18.com/news/india/post-mortem-report-says-man-who-violated-howrah-lockdown-died-of-cardiac-arrest-cops-deny-assault-2552211.html

It's shame in 2020 we still see this kind of violence. Imagine being dehydrated because 14-days of diarrhea and had to do push ups.

[Twentyonepaylots]

So, basically the country can't be in "complete shutdown", that is usually done during military coup where you literally keep EVERYONE at home, this is more like medical shut down, where only the "have to" people go out but rest are suggested to stay at home.

From what I've read, there weren't even arrangements in the lockdown order for people to go out and buy food.

there were no proper arrangement simply because everyone is not prepared for this, just think of a tourist feeling well on its first week with the virus going to crowded and popular destination in your country until they die on the 3rd week, he or she already infected many people and now circulating on other places then after detecting the virus they just decided to lock the country down. You can't even complain by how these things getting seriously, you can't just blame your own government for this.

The police are enforcing the order harshly. A West Bengal man went out to buy milk earlier today and was beaten to death by police. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bengal-man-who-was-out-to-buy-milk-dies-after-being-beaten-up-by-police-1659842-2020-03-26

More examples of police violence here: https://nypost.com/2020/03/25/police-in-india-use-force-on-coronavirus-lockdown-violators/

I guess that's one way to keep people inside.

Yeah, there is reality also on this too, some people in authority are abusing their powers, worst situation is that they killed to discipline people but there are also people who is not afraid and disobeying citizen. So it's better to really stay at home and isolate for a month to avoid getting infected.

[TrevorS]

Quite the expected outcome. Now the most unexpected thing is the lack of quarantine in individual countries.
In any case, your information needs to be double-checked, because you did not indicate any sources that could confirm it.

[monero.org]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

[Findingnemo]

^to be fair, not that I endorse this stupidity (shaming and not so serious beating), but the victims were already sick before the event.

"On March 25, 2020, around 7.30pm he lost consciousness and fell inside the bathroom. He lost consciousness because he was suffering from chronic diarrhoea for the last 14 days. Later, he suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was declared brought dead in a nearby government hospital," said Medical Officer Tanmay Sarkar in the report.

https://www.news18.com/news/india/post-mortem-report-says-man-who-violated-howrah-lockdown-died-of-cardiac-arrest-cops-deny-assault-2552211.html

It's shame in 2020 we still see this kind of violence. Imagine being dehydrated because 14-days of diarrhea and had to do push ups.

Not enough guidance for the cops from government and medical department of India so they decided to take anything in the view of corona only for the past few days.I head that India announces no tolls will be collected in selected areas and I can't say how much stupidity is this.

They have no measures yet for daily wagers and homeless,even they started to beat without asking any questions.Saw a video that doctor also beaten up.Worse.

[CHENIEN]

Implementing of the total lockdown is the finest to deal with a difficult situation, even we are in line with the total economic crisis, life is more important than money, so it is suitable to obey the orders, not to compare only in India it is all about all over the world since the breeze of the pandemic virus was circulating, it would bring the world to become a unity which is the effects of self-quarantine.

[Janation]

Respected Prime Minister of India has declared Complete Shut Down of "India"

It is very big decision by PM of India and this shut down is not for one day, one week BUT its for whole 21 Days!!

Moreover, internal sources suggest that this lockdown is going to be extended further more if situation of corona doesnt follow within control. This is crazy decision has shaken the whole India for sure and its gonna create economic crisis! People wont be having any money after a month to spend for daily needs, industries wont be paying to employees because there is no business, which means no money outflow-inflow!

What would be the outcome of this unexpected situation of India and people in it?

This is not really surprising.

This should be the correct reaction to the pandemic that is happening. Obviously it will affect the economy and it would be a risk to continue accepting people outside the country since it would affect more if there will be a case. Here in our country, our capital, Manila is in lockdown, still, a lot of people are so annoying and not following the policies to be followed. People are struggling and the government is doing their best to provide for us. These are all expected in a pandemic, people should follow since this will also be for their safety.

[inanilujimi]

if the government has taken that decision is there a subsidy for the people ??
now the choice is in the hands of individuals who want to die of a virus or die of hunger ??
maybe for rich people it's not a problem but for people who are deficient is this worth it?

[tvplus006]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

It is very frightening to watch how the coronavirus destroys the ties that have been created for decades between States. And now all these time frames for the period of quarantine are only preliminary. I am sure that they will be reviewed and a longer period of quarantine will be established.

[mu_enrico]

if the government has taken that decision is there a subsidy for the people ??
now the choice is in the hands of individuals who want to die of a virus or die of hunger ??
maybe for rich people it's not a problem but for people who are deficient is this worth it?

If they totally forbid people to leave the house and carry out economic activities, then they must provide and distribute food and clean water directly to the people. However, I don't think the curfew is strictly 24/7, meaning that they still can buy daily needs to the nearest shop. In this case, the government must provide money. In Indonesia, it's called "Bantuan Langsung Tunai" or literally translated as Direct Cash Assistance.

[freedomgo]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

It is very frightening to watch how the coronavirus destroys the ties that have been created for decades between States. And now all these time frames for the period of quarantine are only preliminary. I am sure that they will be reviewed and a longer period of quarantine will be established.

For sure, the lock down still depends on the situation, of the virus are not yet contained, the lock down will continue. In our country, the lockdown is one month and will end by next month, but I am not expecting it will soon, I expected it will continue since the number of cases are still increasing.

[FlightyPouch]

I think this is better than people going in and out of the country that might be the carrier of the virus. This is a decision not just because they wanted to take care of their people, they also wanted to manage the economy they have since if there will be a carrier in their country, that would damage more the economy and would really affect the country badly.

[awik p]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

It is very frightening to watch how the coronavirus destroys the ties that have been created for decades between States. And now all these time frames for the period of quarantine are only preliminary. I am sure that they will be reviewed and a longer period of quarantine will be established.

For sure, the lock down still depends on the situation, of the virus are not yet contained, the lock down will continue. In our country, the lockdown is one month and will end by next month, but I am not expecting it will soon, I expected it will continue since the number of cases are still increasing.

of course with the lockdown makes the economy of a region disrupted. but there is no other more effective way, so that it can cut off the spread of the virus. except maybe South Korea which is already considered a success without lockdowns, but unfortunately not all countries can do it

[imstillthebest]

This will have a nasty impact on many especially poor people How can they eat if they need been in lockdown within the past the govt has got to take responsibility the govt has got to provide food to each have-not in their homes. this is often an honest thanks to affect a crisis Now there are many other countries which are badly suffering from the economy of every country which features a lockdown for six months. therein case they're living in great distress.

thats it . people can still eat because governments and higher income people help the poor but we are talking about our economy here  , the economy is still greatly affected because most jobs are cancelled  , stocks delivery are cancelled too , and many more  .

this virus is not funny anymore because the damage that it delt are now getting wider as the time passes by  . its suck , hope this can be killed pretty soon because people are now threatend and cant live freely  .

[onrise]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

Which country do you belong to where 3 months of lock down has been declared? Also as far as I know country may say 21 days of lock down but considering the world is witnessing the pandemic to spread widely in this days the lock down could even be increased to 1 month or more depending upon how the situation now unveils in coming time. Also, hopefully everyone stays safe and it stops quickly.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Authorities have said that people should not step outside their houses. This is impractical as well as unenforceable.

No kidding--I don't see how that could possibly be enforced in a country the size of India, nor do I think people ought to be forced to isolate themselves in their homes because of this virus.  Hand-washing and keeping a safe distance from other people ought to do the trick, but these are politicians that are making the rules.

So it's only for 21 days?  That seems reasonable, though I don't know if the situation is going to be brought under control within that time frame.  Hopefully the authorities are flexible and won't impose some overkill restrictions on Indian citizens.  That would suck.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Lucky are the Indians they are only locked for 21 days. We're up for 3 months maybe extended to another 6 months. Only the Chinese are having a feast.

The situation is getting worse with every passing day. Even here in India, there is a lot of panic. The government and the authorities are doing all that they can, but the number of new cases is still on the increase. I won't be very surprised if the 3 weeks lockdown gets extended to 3 months. And with that, the jobs will be under threat and the economy will be in complete destruction.

[Renampun]

Respected Prime Minister of India has declared Complete Shut Down of "India"

It is very big decision by PM of India and this shut down is not for one day, one week BUT its for whole 21 Days!!

Moreover, internal sources suggest that this lockdown is going to be extended further more if situation of corona doesnt follow within control. This is crazy decision has shaken the whole India for sure and its gonna create economic crisis! People wont be having any money after a month to spend for daily needs, industries wont be paying to employees because there is no business, which means no money outflow-inflow!

What would be the outcome of this unexpected situation of India and people in it?

I really appreciate the courage of the Prime Minister of India...
the decision taken by the Prime Minister of India is very precise, he knows the best way despite the risk that must be taken to protect the 1.3 billion citizens.