Instead Of Supporting Migrants Returning Home, UP Police And Administration Beat Them Up: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Mumbai: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Uttar Pradesh residents, who live and work in other parts of the country, have suffered the maximum at the hands of the state administration during the lockdown.

“The heartbreaking scenes of migrant labourers returning home in UP are suffering the most brunt. People are now flirting in inhumane conditions and spraying pesticides. Instead of supporting those returning home, police and administration in UP are beating them up and roughing them up,” Vadra said.

“Our workers have assisted the labourers with food and medicines. Also, testing for COVID-19 remains the key to prevent it,” she said.

Earlier today, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday acted as a ‘watchdog’ to protect the interests of the poor and weaker sections of society during a lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country to fellow party members.

He said, “Congress workers need to help the people, reduce the shock and help in every way. Also, let us give the message that we need to take special care of our seniors and elders.”

The party leader said that the country should be prepared for the economic devastation that could follow the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 1965, out of which 151 people have recovered, while 50 have died.

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