National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"

A national lockdown is only a "pause button" against the coronavirus pandemic and the government must aggressively test people to contain the disease, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday.

"Lockdown has not solved the problem but has postponed the situation instead. Therefore to continue the fight, give GST to States, discuss with the States. This direction is still needed. The speed with which the money should reach the States is not happening. The fight against Coronavirus is on two fronts - medical and economic."

He further asked that states be given more power in the battle against the deadly