BJP Parliamentary Party meet lauds PM’s handling of pandemic

Almost a year after they last met formally and in person, the BJP’s parliamentary party met to pass a resolution lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and were told by Mr. Modi to participate in big numbers in the year-long “Amrit Mahotsav” to celebrate 75 years of Independence. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, told reporters after the meet that Mr. Modi’s handling of the pandemic was lauded by party MPs. “Prime Minister Modi also gave a clarion call to MPs to reach out to people in helping to carry out the vaccination drive. MPs should act as facilitators in the ongoing vaccination drive by arranging vehicles for citizens to take them to the vaccination centres, helping in making arrangements at the vaccination centres and other activity,” he said.