COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir offers Rs 50 lakh from MPLADS for Delhi govt hospitals

New Delhi: BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Monday offered to release Rs 50 lakh from his MPLADS fund for equipment to treat coronavirus patients in Delhi government hospitals.

In a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the East Delhi MP also offered his help to the government in dealing with the current situation.

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“In furtherance of the united effort to save to our city and citizens from this pandemic, I would like to pledge Rs 50 lakh from my MPLAD fund for equipment that may be needed for COVID -19 treatment in state government hospitals,” Gambhir wrote to Kejriwal.

Delhi has so far recorded 30 cases of coronavirus infection, including one death. The city is under a lockdown to check the spread of the deadly virus.

The chief minister emphasised on a complete lockdown, warning tough measures will be taken if the restrictions are not strictly followed.

PTI