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Opposition leaders write to PM Modi, seek free mass Covid-19 vaccination

The leaders have also demanded a repeal of the three Central farm laws

Narendra Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Leaders of 12 opposition parties Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a free mass vaccination campaign against Covid-19, and a suspension of the Central Vista project and divert the money to aid the fight against coronavirus.
 
Claiming that the Covid-19 pandemic has turned into an "apocalyptic human tragedy" in the country, the opposition leaders, including Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some chief ministers, also demanded the Centre provide food grains to the needy, and give Rs 6,000 per month to all the jobless people.
 
In their joint letter in which they make nine suggestions to the

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