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Borders sealed for systematic entry of migrants into Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the state borders were sealed not to deny entry to migrants but for their systematic entry into the state.
Borders sealed for systematic entry of migrants into Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot
Ashok Gehlot
JAIPUR: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the state borders were sealed not to deny entry to migrants but for their systematic entry into the state.
The clarification came after many organisations, including NGOs, decried the decision of the government to seal the borders.
Gehlot said entry of migrants on the borders has not been stopped but special arrangements have been made to facilitate inter-state movement.
There is no restriction on entry of people who have been issued e-passes. Similarly, migrants from other states stranded in Rajasthan could also visit their place after getting permission as per the guidelines of the Central government, he said.
Gehlot said the priority of the government is to save lives and prevent the spread of infection. “As per Centre’s guidelines, standard operating procedure has been issued on Friday to facilitate inter-state and inter-district and intra-district movement of people easier.”
He directed to make special cells at the district level for issuing of e-passes.
The chief minister said at the time of implementation of the third phase of lockdown, 10 districts of Rajasthan were in the green zone which has reduced to two now. Due to this, the process of movement of workers and other migrants has been rationalized. In case of emergency, collectors and sub-divisional magistrates have been authorized to issue passes for inter-district traffic in Rajasthan, he said.
Don’t leave: Gehlot to migrant workers
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot appealed to the workers of other states not to leave for their home without permission. The Rajasthan government is making proper arrangements by obtaining NOC from their home states for the workers who have obtained permission by following the prescribed procedure. He said that about 18 lakh people have registered for inter-state traffic in Rajasthan, out of which 11 lakh people are coming to the state. It is not possible for such a large number of people to come here, until regular road, air and railway services are started at the end of the lockdown. Gehlot said that priority for traffic should be given to those who had travelled to another state for religious, tourism, business or temporarily and got stuck there due to sudden lockdown. The Centre had also given exemption to such people to go to their place of residence. The remaining migrants are again urged to be patient and stay in their place. Anyone who comes to another state will have to face the inconvenience of quarantine for 14 days, not be hasty.”
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