Holding a Parliament session in times of Covid is commendable, but 24 MPs testing positive is shocking. While it shows the vulnerability of public figures, it’s also a reminder of how dire the crisis remains. Lawmakers must use this session to discuss, review and reset India’s fight against the pandemic.
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A column on the NDTV site, based on official data which has not been released / shared with the public, suggests India may actually be adding 2 to 2.5 lac new cases daily.
There should be a sense of controlled panic in the government now. Almost one lac new cases daily. Serious questions being raised whether the number of deaths is being undercounted. The antigen tests unreliable. The healthcare system still not fully geared up. The results of the serological surveys should have been shared with citizens almost in real time. They show the unremitting force of community spread. Beyond the medical emergency, the detritus of an economy hit by the tsunami of the lockdown. MPs bichare kya karenge …