New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) today met through video conferencing to discuss the threat posed by COVID-19 and lockdown situation in the country.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that since they last meeting three weeks ago, the pandemic has increased disturbingly – both in spread and speed.”
CWC MEET | TOP POINTS by Sonia Gandhi
1) Since our meeting three weeks ago, the pandemic has increased disturbingly – both in spread and speed.”
2) We have repeatedly urged the Prime Minister that there is no alternative to Testing, Trace and Quarantine. Unfortunately, testing still remains low and testing kits are still in short supply and of poor quality. PPE kits number and quality is poor.”
3) ”I offered our constructive cooperation & suggestions… Unfortunately, they have been acted upon only partially and in a miserly way. The compassion, large-heartedness and alacrity from the Central Government is conspicuous by its absence.”
4) ”Migrant laborers are still stranded, jobless and desperate to return home. They have been hit the hardest. They must be provided with food security and a financial safety net in order to survive this period of crisis.”
5) ” 12 crore jobs have been lost in the first phase of the lockdown. Unemployment is likely to increase further as economic activity remains at a standstill. It is imperative to provide at least Rs.7,500 to each family to tide over this crisis.”
6) ”The doctors, nurses, paramedics, health workers, sanitation workers and essential service providers, NGO and the lakhs of citizens providing relief to the most needy all over India. Their dedication and determination truly inspire us all.”
7) “There are a few success stories and we should applaud them. Most of all we should salute every single Indian leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic inspite of the absence of adequate personal protection equipment.”
8) “MSMEs employ close to 11 crore personnel today. They make up for one third of the GDP. If they are to be protected from economic ruin, it is imperative that a special package be announced urgently for their survival.”
Earlier on April 2, CWC held a similar meeting through video conferencing to discuss the situation arising due to the threat posed by COVID-19 and measures taken to contain the disease.
The total number of coronavirus positive cases on Monday rose to 17,656 in India, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The lockdown, which was originally scheduled to continue till April 14, has been extended to May 3 keeping in view the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
