Chennai, DMK President M.K.Stalin on Thursday urged the government to announce its decision on relaxing or extending the lockdown in advance rather than waiting for the last minute.

In a statement issued here, he said the second lockdown period is coming to an end on May 3 and people are anxious to know whether it would be extended/lifted or lifted gradually.

Stalin said it is the duty of the people to abide by the Central/state government's decision to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

He said people are confined to their homes for 35 days and the Central and state governments should announce their decision fast taking into consideration their livelihood.