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"We have given a suggestion that the number of days should be doubled in MGNREGA. In cities, people should be helped through Nyay Yojana. This is a dual strategy," says Rahul Gandhi.

"If you want to have a future, you have to defend your present. In Tamil Nadu too, I have seen many migrants walking back to their respective hometowns. We have to think about the vulnerable people and protect them," says Rahul Gandhi.

"Money is being given directly to the poor in Congress-ruled state. An economic storm is on its way, and we have to tackle it. As leader of opposition, I am trying to pressurise the government into giving money to the poor," says Rahul Gandhi.

"Not the time to point fingers at others. Let us resolve this problem together. I just want to say that the people on roads now need our help. The BJP is in power and hence it is their responsibility majorly. But all of us should confront this problem together," says Rahul Gandhi.

"The most important thing right now is to restart the demand and supply chain. For this, demand should be created, and money should reach the poor people directly," says Rahul Gandhi.

"Lockdown should be lifted gradually, and carefully. It is a process that need to be carried out keeping in mind our vulnerable population. These people should not suffer," says Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences to family members of migrants who have lost lives.

"Our people are in a crisis situation. This is not a political statement, but I would like the government to reconsider the economic package it has rolled out. It should put money straight in the bank account of those who need it," says Rahul Gandhi.

"Reporters did a good job. They covered the migrants crisis well," says Rahul Gandhi.

"Poor do not need loan, they need money. Give them money," says Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi's press conference is about to begin soon.

Five migrant workers were killed in a road accident near MP's Sagar district today, after the truck they were traveling in, overturned.

Covid-19 cases in Nepal reached 273 today, with 6 fresh cases being reported from the country, says Nepal Health Ministry.

The clash between China and the United States over Covid-19 causes a rift between European nations at the UN Security Council over a call for ceasefires in some conflict zones during the pandemic.

A special train, carrying passengers from Mumbai arrived at New Delhi railway station today. All passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per guidelines by the government, reported news agency ANI.