'Mere Promises, No Help': Prashant Kishor Slams PM CARES Aid To Covid-Hit Children

Among the PMO's schemes for children hit by Covid are fixed deposits, educational expenses, and health insurance funded by PM CARES.

Election consultant Prashant Kishor today launched a broadside against the PM CARES aid announced by Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's Office (PMO) for children who have lost both their parents to the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll strategist deployed sarcasm to imply that these were mere promises at a time when the minors needed immediate help. - Be grateful to #PMCares for PROMISE of free education; a RIGHT guaranteed by the Constitution/RTE- Thank @PMOIndia for ASSURANCE to be enrolled in Ayushman Bharat that supposedly covers healthcare needs of 50Cr Indians but only FAILED to provide bed/oxygen when needed (2/2) "Another typical masterstroke by Modi Sarkar, this time redefining empathy and care for children ravaged by Covid and its catastrophic mishandling," Mr Kishor tweeted. "Instead of receiving much-needed support now, the children should feel positive about a promise of stipend when they turn 18," he said citing a press release announcing the PM CARES help.