Mangaluru : The government failed to take scientific measures to contain the spread of covid-19 and tackle the infections. The issue of statements will not help in containing the virus. Effective measures are in need of the hour,” Ramanatha Rai told media persons in Mangaluru, arguing that ministers are only engaged in issuing only statements.

Mangaluru is a major city next to Bengaluru. The government should focus on handling covid-19 cases in Dakshina Kannada as well, he added.

Rai said that there is a lack of coordination between officials and elected representatives and are issuing statements that are not tally with each other. Stating that effective measures to contain the spread of the virus is need of the hour, he said that the strict measures should not inconvenience the common man.

The government has filed in finding solutions to the problems faced by the common man.

Alleging that the BJP leaders are least bothered on Covid-19, he said that they are worried over election rallies and campaigns. None of the leaders including the Prime Minister, Home Minister, wear masks during the rallies. If a common man fails to adhere to the rules, then he is penalised, he said.

The former minister further urged the elected representatives in Dakshina Kannada to convene an all-party meeting to discuss covid-19 situations and measures to be taken to contain the spread.