Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur has hinted at reopening temples and other religious places in the state. He, however, said the restrictions would not be lifted on marriage functions and gatherings would remain capped at 20 persons.

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Thakur said the second wave of Covid-19 has ebbed and it is matter of relief.

“The government is considering reopening the temples and religious places,” he said. He said the state has fought the first and second waves of coronavirus valiantly and the government is all geared up to tackle the third wave. All the arrangements are being put in place in case the third wave comes. The chief minister said it is not possible to keep the state locked down for a long time and the activities would be opened in a phased manner.