She also demanded that all the needy and the poor be given COVID-19 vaccine free of cost. In a statement issued here on B R Ambedkar s birth anniversary, Mayawati said people are once again planning to return home following the recent spurt in coronavirus cases. Efforts should be made to stop another exodus of migrant labourers from cities as seen during the coronavirus-induced lockdown last year. State governments should make adequate arrangements for food and lodging, otherwise these people may come in the grip of COVID-19 during the exodus. To stop this, the Centre should help the state governments as well.