Mamata explained that people were forced to travel in crowded buses and social distancing norms could not be maintained during office hours in the absence of metro and local trains. Sources at Nabanna said it was observed that maintaining social distancing became a problem since 70 per cent attendance had been made mandatory since Monday. The government also allowed the departments to lower the attendance percentage in case maintaining social distancing remained a problem in offices because of paucity of space. A senior official has said it is expected that two different shifts in offices will ease the pressure on the buses. I leave it on you… The way corona is spreading, it is a matter of concern,” said the chief minister.

Source: The Telegraph June 10, 2020 22:41 UTC