Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Apr 6: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, who has waged a war against coronavirus, called former PM H D Deve Gowda, over phone on Sunday April 5, seeking his support and suggestions to streamline anti-coronavirus measures. He consulted Deve Gowda for five minutes during which the leaders exchanged suggestions and possible steps. Modi appreciated Gowda for his call to people in support lockdown and supporting the government in its efforts to contain spread of this pandemic.

Deve Gowda said later that Modi had sought his suggestions and support and that he had extended some suggestions based on his experience. He said he has promised total support to measures Modi might take against the disease, not only in his individual capacity but also as the national president of the JD(S). Noting that steps against the spread of coronavirus infection can succeed only if the people support them, he called upon people to unequivocally support Modi in his endeavour to stop coronavirus on its tracks.

Narendra Modi (left) and Deve Gowda

Deve Gowda said he asked the PM to take steps to address the problems faced by farmers and workers of the unorganized sector who have been hard hit by the lockdown. He asked Modi to consider meeting house rent, education of children expenses etc in addition to rice and pulses that are already being provided to poor people.