Congress' Singhvi issues first response; terms PM Modi's address 'amazing' but pokes holes

Abhishek Manu Singhvi had a mixed response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi extending  lockdown to curb COVID-19 till May 3. Congress leader termed PM’s address as ‘amazing’ for exhortation, rhetoric and inspiration, but added that it was ‘hollow’ on specifics. Singhvi pointed out lack of details on financial pack for poor, middle class or for industries and businesses.

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He also questioned single livelihood issue, and added that lockdown was a good decision, but could t be 'end in itself.' Singhvi shared his take on lockdown extension on Twitter.

Here’s post:

21-day national lockdown was supposed to end on Tuesday, but it is w set to continue to 19 more days, Prime Minister anunced.

Prime Minister said, “CMs of every State suggested that lockdown should be increased. Many states have already decided to increase lockdown. Keeping all suggestions in mind, it has been decided that lockdown in India will w have to be extended till May 3."

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Prime Minister also shared that decisions for welfare for ecomically weaker section of society are being taken. He also said that number of cases and or factors surrounding COVID-19 will be evaluated in every district till April 20, and concessions could be given to those areas performing well in department. 

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PM Modi also highlighted steps taken by country in curbing COVID-19 spread like airport screening and compulsory quarantine for those returning from abroad.

number of COVID-19 active cases in India currently stand at 8988 and 339 persons have lost ir lives due to it.

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