Evolve political consensus on national policy to tackle COVID surge: Sonia Gandhi to Centre

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has stressed the need for the Centre to work out a “nationwide strategy” in consultation with the states, political parties and experts on how to battle the second Covid-19 wave which has overwhelmed the country.

"I urge the central government to evolve a national policy to deal with the Covid crisis in the country and bring about a political consensus over it…,” Gandhi said on Saturday. “This is the time for central and state governments to wake up and fulfil their duties.”

While Gandhi extended her party’s full support for building a consensus on a strategy to fight Covid-19, her party launched a medical advisory helpline and a help link for those looking for plasma donors.


Party leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “India needs to stand together and help our people. We have launched ‘Hello Doctor’ a medical advisory helpline. Please call +919983836838 for medical advice.

Dear Dr’s & mental health professionals, we need your help. Please enroll on https://t.co/KbNzoy1PUa”