The Communist Party of India has urged the administration to disburse ₹5,000 and 5 kg rice as assistance to families affected by the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Union Territory.
CPI secretary A.M. Saleem, in a statement on Wednesday, said the restrictions imposed by the administration had impacted daily earnings of a large section of the people.
Daily wage workers, traders and shop employees had lost their earnings due to the restrictions.
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He urged the administration to recruit additional doctors, nurses and para medical staff to provide better care to COVID-19 patients. The administration should also ensure adequate stock of medicines, he added.
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