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Rahul writes to PM, says sudden lockdown led to immense panic, confusion

Gandhi said the number of poor people in India who are dependent on a daily income is too large to unilaterally shut down all economic activities in the wake of the pandemic

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In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he highlighted the plight of the poor and called for steps other than total lockdown

Press Trust of India

2 min read Last Updated : Mar 29 2020 | 3:53 PM IST

Congress 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.

"It is critical for us to understand that India's conditions are unique. We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy," he said.

Gandhi said the number of poor people in India who are dependent

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