New Delhi, April 17
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hit out at Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of gimmicks and playing petty politics over availability of medical oxygen in the state.
The reaction came after media reports suggested that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray called PMO for urgent supply of oxygen and Remdesivir but was told he is in Bengal and he will contact him when he gets back.
Maharashtra, Goyal said, had so far received the highest quantity of oxygen in the country, his remarks coming a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the status of oxygen availability across 12 high-burden states and asked officials to ensure synergy across ministries and state governments to ensure its adequate supply.
Piyush Goyal attacks Maharashtra CM over oxygen supply
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2021, 04:19 PM IST
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In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thackeray had said that medical oxygen requirement in the state is projected to reach 2,000 metric tonnes per day by April-end from the present consumption of 1,200 MT per day.
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On Friday, Goyal had said that the Prime Minister in his review told that the Centre and states should work with synergy in this crisis.
Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the issue of availability of oxygen in the state, saying that Maharashtra has so far received the highest quantity of oxygen in India and the Centre is in regular touch with state governments to assess their needs.
: Saturday, April 17, 2021, 5:26 PM IST Daily dose of shameless politics : Piyush Goyal counters CM Uddhav Thackeray, says Maharashtra received highest amount of oxygen
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Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said Maharashtra has so far received the highest amount of oxygen in India.
He said that the Centre is in touch with State Governments to assess their needs and help them in best possible manner.
He tweeted, Saddened to see @OfficeOfUTâs gimmicks on oxygen. GoI, with all stakeholders, is ensuring maximum oxygen production in India. We are currently producing 110% of Oxygen generating capacity and diverting all available Oxygen from industrial use to medical use.
Piyush Goyal said Maharashtra has so far received the highest quantity of Oxygen. (FILE)
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Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the issue of availability of oxygen in the state, saying that Maharashtra has so far received the highest quantity of oxygen in India and the Centre is in regular touch with state governments to assess their needs. Maharashtra is suffering from an inept and corrupt government and the Centre is doing its best for the people. People of Maharashtra are following Majha Kutumb, Majhi Javabadari dutifully. It is time the Chief Minister also follows his duties in the spirit of Majha Rajya, Majhi Javabadari , the commerce and industry minister said.
Piyush Goyal hits back at Maharashtra govt over oxygen supply
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Piyush Goyal hits back at Maharashtra govt over oxygen supply. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, April 17 : The BJP on Saturday hit back on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for playing politics over availability of oxygen in the state. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that Maharashtra has so far received the highest quantity of oxygen in the country.
Earlier, Thackeray, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had sought the Centre s permission to airlift medical oxygen from other states.
In a series of tweets on Saturday, Goyal said, Saddened to see Thackeray s gimmicks on oxygen. The Government of India, with all stakeholders, is ensuring maximum oxygen production in India. We are currently producing 110 per cent of Oxygen generating capacity and diverting all available Oxygen from industrial use to medical use.