Covid-19 impact: Politicians log on to tech to get past lockdown hurdles

In view of the nationwide to prevent the spread of coronavirus, face-to-face interactions and political gatherings have been replaced by virtual meetings

As the coronavirus outbreak and the resultant curbs bring sweeping changes to everyone's life, ministers and politicians in Maharashtra have taken to technology in a big way to keep in touch with their constituents, conduct meetings and carry out official responsibilities.

With social distancing becoming the new way of life and lockdown forcing people to stay indoors, they are extensively tapping social media platforms and new-age tools to reach out to members of the public and political workers.

According to Abhijit Sapkal, general secretary of the Maharashtra Congress and head of its social media cell, the lockdown has made politicians