TMC, CPI(M) question PM's silence on coronavirus in Parliament

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 19 2020 | 12:00 AM IST

Opposition parties CPI(M) and the TMC on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his decision to address the nation on coronavirus, questioning his silence over the issue in Parliament.

Modi will address the nation on Thursday at 8 pm during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat it, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced on Wednesday.

"Thursday 8pm, PM "address to the nation". Location ? #Parliament is in session," tweeted TMC MP Derek O'Brien

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First Published: Mar 19 2020 | 12:00 AM IST

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