Monday, April 6, 2020

Hon'ble PM, we expect something else!

Hon'ble PM,

The nation listens to you, always, particularly in times of distress.

So, why don't you address this nation on key issues. 

Please talk to us on (and many more):
  • How to fight fear of this unexpected situation?
  • How are the microbiologists and virologists involved in fighting against this pandemic, and many more to come in future?
  • Any plans of setting up more laboratories across the country for now and future?
  • Are we on par with other countries that do rapid testing to minimise casualties?
  • Will the vacant positions of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals be filled every now and then, hereafter?
  • Will slowly government hospitals overtake private hospitals in performance and quality?
  • What are economists doing? Have they found the way through this maze? or at least in the process of finding one?
  • Don't the economists tell the government ways and means to keep emergency fund ready all the time? 
  • Are we judiciously using the huge funds received from Philanthropists such as Tata and how?
  • Will the government adopt transparency in sharing details of inflow and outflow of money during this emergency?
  • How is India going to cut costs on unnecessary stuff and save for emergency situations such as this?
  • How will the government keep a check on charges levied by private hospitals that treat such pandemics? Do we have helplines to report on high charges for testing and treatment?
  • Why did governments of state not provide facilities for migrant labourers in their place of work to find shelter and food, and instead forced to move in times of such emergencies?
  • Is the government prepared to support needy families if this lockdown continues for few more weeks?
  • Are the stressed medical professionals, and other frontline workers treated to destress in any possible way?
  • Will health (and education) occupy a major place in the following year's budget?
  • What do we have to learn from affected and unaffected nations across?
  • Is the government working on identifying its flaws?
  • What is your biggest realization as the head to focus on during such difficult times?
  • Will you show us how to walk with the nation after this lock down for a better and safe tomorrow?
We know, it is more important to prevent community spread and save lives of our citizens than discussing the above points. We know, actions speak louder than words. But we also know that focusing these is better than asking us to clap and light.

No comments:

Post a Comment