Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 12:09 IST, April 5th 2020

Gautam Gambhir slams Kejriwal for demanding PPE kits, reminds him of his 50 lakh donation

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir called out Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for requesting PPE kits and masks from the Centre.

Reported by: Ananya Varma
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

BJP MP from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir on Sunday called out Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal for requesting PPE kits and masks from the Centre accusing him of never getting back to him on the money that he had pledged for the same. Gautam Gambhir, 2 weeks ago had pledged 50 lakh for making more PPE kits and masks available in the capital city. 

Read: CRPF Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Advertisement

'Crocodile tears & victim card' 

"If millions of PPE promotions were put on TV from morning to evening, then the public would benefit. 2 weeks ago I had pledged 50 lakh for PPE Kits and Masks, till date no feedback. Now asking from the centre @ArvindKejriwal  The two weapons, crocodile tears and victim card," read Gautam Gambhir's tweet. 

Read: 'Rs 17000 Cr For States; Not A Rupee For Delhi?': Kejriwal Govt Hits Out Over Covid Relief

Advertisement

Read: Congress Claims 'BJP Manufactured Disaster' To Tackle COVID-19; Shares Video Of Timeline

While addressing a press conference on Saturday, Kejriwal accused the Centre of not providing them with even a single PPE kit despite having written to them asking for the same, "We are facing a shortage of PPE kits. We have written to the Centre to supply the kits, essential for our doctors and nurses. But we haven't received even one PPE kit from the Union government so far," said Kejriwal. There are 445 positive cases for COVID-19 in the national capital. 

Advertisement

Read: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces 5 Kg Of Free Ration For All Non-ration Card Holders

12:09 IST, April 5th 2020