BJP slams Sonia ‘chaos’ remarks as ‘dirty politics’ | India News - Times of India

“As a result, we witnessed the tragic spectacle of thousands of migrant workers desperately trying to go back to their villages by any means whatsoever, including on foot. Seeking comprehensive preparations for immediate harvesting and procurement of wheat and other Rabi crops at minimum support price, Congress said absence of immediate action would risk food security of the country. Congress chief ministers Amarinder Singh, Ashok Gehlot , Bhupesh Baghel and V Narayanaswamy complained that the Centre is sitting on funds of states, ranging from GST to MGNREGA share. At the four-hour long meeting assembled through video conferencing, Congress veterans Manmohan Singh, Ahmed Patel, P Chidambaram, AK Antony, Ambika Soni stressed that the party is supporting the government in its efforts to combat the problem but it should not back out of pointing out its mistakes. “No country in the world has attempted a lockdown with huge migrant labour without arranging for their stay, food and ration, and pushing them back home,” he said. It reiterated that Rs 7500 be transferred to every Jan Dhan account and 10 kg free ration be supplied to every individual through PDS for the lockdown period. Home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda on Thursday slammed Congress chief Sonia Gandhi for her critical remarks about the government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis, accusing the opposition leader of playing “dirty politics” and calling her comments “insensitive” and “uncalled for”. High time they think of national interest and stop misleading people,” Shah tweeted in response to Sonia Gandhi’s criticism of the government. At the CWC meet, Sonia Gandhi charged the government with "unplanned" implementation of the 21-day countrywide lockdown which she said had caused "chaos and pain" to millions of migrant workers. BJP vice president and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe said, “It is painful to read the comments of @INCIndia leaders!