Oxygen shortage in Delhi hospitals alarms on a “big tragedy” to be happened due to during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday .
He stressed the need of take over all oxygen plants through the Army.
According to PTI , Kejriwal has requested n a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the COVID-19 situation, Kejriwal requested him to direct Chief mMinisters of all States to ensure smooth movement of oxygen tankers coming to the national capital.
“People in major pain due to oxygen shortage. We fear a big tragedy may happen due to oxygen shortage and we will never be able to forgive ourselves. I request you with folded hands to direct all CMs to ensure smooth movement of oxygen tankers coming to Delhi,” he said during the meeting.
The Chief Minister also objected to different rates being charged from state governments and the Centre for the COVID-19 vaccine, and said “one nation, one rate” policy should be followed.
