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Friday, April 10, 2020

COVID-19 IN INDIA

Recently it was in the NEWS that WHO has appreciated Indian Prime Minister Modiji for the COVID-19 management in India for the Lockdown implemented and keeping the number of infected cases low.

Another 4 days to end this 21 days lockdown and the Government Bodies in India (be it State and the Central Government) have just started to accumulate Test Kits and about to begin Random Rapid Tests in 2-3 days. In the Union Territory of Delhi, it has begun since last 2 days. I guess this reason itself explains why the no of cases reported by India on the International platform could be less? Further, there are rumors that people who were showing COVID-19 symptoms and approached governmental healthcare system, were denied immediate admission saying they should contact Private Hospitals. This is another reason why the number of reported cases could be less?

If the weather condition considered to have acted in the favor of Indian Citizens by not getting this disease being spread, with the arrival of Monsoon, the  situation may change and with the moisture in the air the chances of this Virus to remain active outside are more? CNBC TV18 has already announced that the Indian Peninsula should expect Monsoon to arrive by 31st of May.

Yes, I understand the Government is challenged by the loss of momentum in the economy, however the same challenge is being faced by even the advanced Nations in the world. The question comes to my mind is, if the India as a nation does not even have enough supplies and resources to provide basic necessities to the people for minimum 3 months? There is no doubt that the weaknesses in the Indian Economy has been exposed and would be exposed further if the Lockdown to continue for another 2-3 weeks.

Finally, even the credibility of the WHO is in question based on the recent remarks made by  Mr. Donald Trump.  I doubt, if the WHO had even considered the proportion of TESTING being done in India before even praising our beloved PM or is it that such comments might have prevented the Government of India to act promptly on further steps, such as Testing.

I trust Modiji for the apt and best decision in the interest of my Nation. And I’m at bit ease to see him leading this nation, with the tremendous potential for growth.

Of course, the decisions taken now in this tough time would matter to a great extent in the next election, not just to Mr. Modi but also to Mr. Donald Trump. With the US elections lined up by the end of 2020, there is no doubt that Mr. Trump is in a hurry to revive the economy to turn the chances against.

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