Covid surge: Lockdown in Maharashtra inevitable amid rising cases?

With a steady surge in the number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, and the consequent inadequacy of hospital beds and other health facilities, the state government is considering to impose a second complete lockdown in the next few days on the recommendation of the state Covid-19 task force. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked officials at a meeting on Sunday to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) so that lockdown can be imposed in a planned manner if required. However, NCP and the opposition BJP opposed the plan for lockdown. Will lockdown be imposed in Maharashtra amid Covid-19 sweep?