We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Picture by Prem SinghCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the sudden lockout announced by the central government to combat novel coronavirus has created immense panic and confusion . In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he highlighted the plight of the poor and called for steps other than total lockdown announced by some developed nations to tackle the deadly disease. We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy," he said. The Gandhi scion said the labourers have been rendered vulnerable without their daily wages or access to nutrition and basic services.

Source: The Telegraph March 29, 2020 10:07 UTC