Coronavirus Outbreak: Owaisi asks PM to ‘practice what he preaches’; seeks curtailing Parl

Slamming continued functioning of Parliament, AIMIM chief and Hyderab MP Asuddin Owaisi said that government is vising citizens but is t following its own vice, amid pandemic spre of Coronavirus. He ded that it was t just a matter of 700 MPs but also 4000 employees in premises who were at work. Stating that while Prime Minister has taken precautions in his own residence, he was t practicing his own vice by endangering those in parliament.

PM Modi backs continuation of Parliament; expresses regret over MPs seeking curtailment

Owaisi slams continued Parliament procedures

Government unwilling to curtail Parliamentary sessions amid Coronavirus outbreak

PM Modi backs keeping Parliament functioning

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Parliament will t be curtailed and will run till April 3 as per schedule. dressing BJP's Parliamentary party meeting, he expressed disappointment over messs by some MPs asking for curtailment of ongoing session due to coronavirus outbreak. He also asked Parliamentarians to visit ir respective constituencies to make people aware of disease.

Speaking to reporters, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralh Joshi said, "In meeting today, Prime Minister appreciated efforts of doctors, nurses and those working at seaports and airports. He also appreciated role of electronic and print media for spreing awareness about COVID-19." second part of budget session of Parliament is underway and is scheduled to continue till April 3.

Coronavirus Live Updates: India records 3rd COVID-19 death in Maha;Cases rise to over 150

Coronavirus crisis in India

As of date, total number of positive cases in India has risen upto 151 with three deaths ant 14 discharged throughout country. India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia and mandatory 14-day quarantine from several or countries.  India has also closed India-Pakistan border and restricted passenger movement at border with Banglesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. government is monitoring all suspected cases and issued preventive visories with Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Delhi, Kerala, Jammu - Kashmir declaring disease an epidemic shutting down all educational institutions, monuments, parks, gyms, swimming pools, pubs and banning large garings.  - visit official government here: MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

'Coordinate over WhatsApp groups to deal with COVID-19 issues,' says parliamentary panel