Centre Under Pressure Due To Covid Spike In States: Maharashtra Minister

Experts have also predicted the third wave of the pandemic, Ajit Pawar said, adding, "Therefore, we are developing healthcare facilities across Maharashtra."

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the Union government is under pressure due to the surge in coronavirus cases in several states as it has to supply oxygen and other material. He was speaking to reporters after the state foundation day event in Pune, of which he is the guardian minister. "During the first wave of the pandemic, Maharashtra was hit hard. But in the second wave, some other states have also been impacted badly, possibly due to the poll gatherings and Kumbh Mela. Therefore, the Centre is under pressure as it has to supply oxygen and other material to these states," he said. "I feel the Centre should not have exported COVID-19 vaccines to other countries," he added.