Covid-19: Sonia Gandhi tells CMs of Congress-ruled states to ‘test, track, vaccinate’

Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday held a gathering with the chief ministers of Congress-ruled states to overview their efforts to combat Covid-19, together with the supply of vaccines and entry to medicines and ventilators.
During the digital assembly, the Congress president informed chief minister to deal with testing, monitoring and vaccination.
“Covid is surging and as the principal opposition party, it’s our responsibility to raise issues and push the government to move away from PR tactics and act in the interest of the people. Therefore, there must be transparency. Governments must reveal the actual numbers of infections and deaths across states, whether Congress-ruled or otherwise.”
Gandhi additionally mentioned vaccines must be offered to Indians first after which the federal government ought to take into consideration exporting it to different international locations. “We must focus on India’s vaccination drive first and foremost, then only export vaccines and gift them to other countries. We must stress on responsible behaviour adhering to all laws and Covid regulations without exception.”

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Asserting that each one events are united within the combat in opposition to Covid-19, Gandhi mentioned, “Cooperation with states respecting federalism and in turn, for us to be constructive and cooperate with the government in its efforts to fight the pandemic is equally important. We are all united in this fight.”

Gandhi blamed the Centre for “mismanaging the situation” by exporting vaccines. “The govt allowed a shortage to be created in India,” she mentioned.
She additionally blamed mass gatherings throughout election rallies and spiritual occasions for the spike in instances. “Mass gatherings for elections and religious events have accelerated Covid for which all of us are responsible to some extent. We need to accept this responsibility and keep the interest of the nation above our own.”

Pushing for strict motion to be taken to manage the graph, Gandhi mentioned, “In our states, we need to take strict measures to ensure that the pandemic doesn’t go out of control and ensure testing at large scale, preparation of adequate facilities, setting up temporary ones. We must make all efforts to support those who face the brunt of reduced economic activity as the restrictions become harder and more stringent.”
Taking in regards to the financial scenario within the nation because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gandhi requested the state authorities to seems for the influence of presidency schemes up to now and the following plan of action which could possibly be useful. “Various packages had been announced by the Central government to help MSMEs and stimulate the economy. What impact have these packages had and what more should the Government be doing to deal with the continuing crisis? Do you see economic recovery happening in the manner that is being officially claimed?”