Prime Minister’s ‘nautanki’ reason behind second COVID-19 wave in India: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi mentioned that PM Narendra Modi allowed the COVID to unfold by way of his actions like holding ballot rallies.

Urging the Centre to expedite the vaccination course of, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi immediately mentioned that the prime minister’s ‘nautanki’ (drama) is the rationale behind the lethal second wave of COVID-19 in India. He mentioned that if the federal government didn’t act now, not solely three however many extra waves will preserve coming because the virus modifications its behaviour and mutates every now and then. Rahul Gandhi mentioned that to date India has solely vaccinated 3 per cent of its inhabitants and 97 per cent are nonetheless weak to COVID-19.

“Authorities doesn’t perceive the character of what they’re combating. Perceive the risks of mutation of this virus. You’re making a legal responsibility for the entire planet. Why? Since you are permitting 97 per cent of the inhabitants to be attacked by the virus as solely 3 per cent are vaccinated,” mentioned Rahul Gandhi.

He mentioned that the Congress occasion has warned the Authorities of India about COVID-19 repeatedly however PM Modi had declared India’s victory towards COVID-19 very quickly. “That is an evolving illness. Lockdowns, carrying of masks and social distancing are short-term options however the vaccine is a everlasting resolution,” mentioned the Congress chief.

Rahul Gandhi blamed the PM for the second wave. “The Prime Minister’s ‘nautanki’ is the rationale behind the second wave of COVID-19 in India. He didn’t perceive COVID-19,” mentioned the Wayanad MP.

He additionally slammed the federal government accusing it of mendacity concerning the dying numbers. “India’s dying fee is a lie. The federal government ought to inform the reality. I’ve additionally requested the Congress-ruled states to share the precise quantity. I informed them that mendacity will solely hurt them. Actuality must be accepted. Precise dying numbers is likely to be disturbing however we should persist with telling the reality. Fact is our pal on this battle,” he mentioned.

Rahul Gandhi mentioned that PM Modi didn’t get suggestions from anybody and don’t know the place the ship of the nation is heading. He mentioned that the Centre must take heed to the states and produce them on the identical web page within the battle towards the pandemic.