‘Nothing But Empty Talk’: Congress Slams PM Modi For Advising States To Avoid Lockdown Amid COVID Crisis

Opposition events have come down closely on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he addressed the nation on Tuesday advising states to keep away from lockdown regardless of the second wave of novel Coronavirus. The congress mentioned that the Prime Minister has chosen to relinquish his duties and put the onus of saving India on NGOs, youngsters and the youth.

Congress senior spokesperson Ajay Maken in a press release described PM Modi’s speech as nothing however empty discuss, alleging that the Prime Minister has left the folks to fend for themselves in preventing the pandemic.

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“The Prime Minister was expected to tell the nation as to what has the govt done in terms of increasing beds in hospitals, increasing oxygen output and streamlining supplies, making drugs like Remdesivir and Tocilizumab available, however, he chose to relinquish all his responsibilities and put the onus of saving India on NGOs, Youth and Baal Mitras.”

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala additionally slammed the Prime Minister saying, “The crux of today’s lesson by Prime Minister at 8.45 PM is — nothing is in my hands. People should take care of their lives themselves.”

Other Congressmen together with Jaiveer Shergill and Manish Tewari alleged that the crux of PM’s speech is “You Are On You Own”.

Amid a second wave of the pandemic, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday speaking about what all has modified between the 2 years, for the reason that pandemic began in India.

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Modi in his speech has emphasised on self-discipline and endurance. He mentioned that lockdown ought to be the “last resort” to cope with the raging pandemic and requested states to persuade migrant staff to remain put at their locations of labor with a assure for his or her lives and livelihood.

About the pharma sector, PM Modi mentioned that the pharma sector of the nation has elevated the manufacturing of medicines. To enhance manufacturing, the assistance of pharmaceutical firms is being sought in each method. We are lucky that our nation has such a powerful pharma sector.