Acquire all tankers across country for supply of oxygen to states, Gehlot urges PM Modi

Earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Gehlot also spoke to Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the phone and apprised her of the current coronavirus situation in the State.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone, urging him to acquire all tankers across the country to supply medical oxygen to the states, official sources said. The way the Centre has acquired the oxygen plants in the country, it should acquire all tankers for the transportation of the life-saving gas to the states, the Chief Minister said, adding that only then their complaints will be addressed. The Chief Minister also urged the prime minister to ensure adequate supply of oxygen and medicines to the state, the officials said.