With the five per cent GST on Covid vaccines the state governments have to pay Rs 15-20 extra per dose to the central government.

Rahul Gandhi blamed the Centre's vaccination strategy for the spread  of Covid-19 in the country.

Rahul Gandhi and his Congress party have been asking the government to shelve its plans on the central vista project and give priority to improving medical infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic to save people's lives.

There is already a shortage of oxygen, medicines and other equipment, and the country might soon face a shortage of medical staff as well, he warned.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown

After the party's poor performance in assembly elections in five states, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said it humbly accepts the people's mandate and it will continue to fight for its values and ideals.

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi campaigned in all the five states but could not achieve success for the party though the team which was monitoring and managing the elections was handpicked by him.

Sharing the helpline number, the Congress leader tweeted, "We have launched 'Hello Doctor' a medical advisory helpline. Please call +919983836838 for medical advice."

Satav, a Rajya Sabha member, is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Jehangir Hospital, he said.

Rahul Gandhi has been demanding free Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens. They have also termed the centre's new vaccination policy discriminatory.

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

He said that this happening when there are no tests being done, vaccines are not available and there is shortage of oxygen and ICU beds in the country.

The Congress has been attacking the government over its management of the COVID-19 situation in the country.

India reported 3,14,835 Covid-19 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is the highest single-day spike so far not only in the country, but globally, taking the overall caseload to 1,59,30,965.

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and requested everyone who came in contact with him in the last seven days to comply with the coronavirus protocols.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to alleged injustice on the part of the central government and compared the new vaccine policy to demonetisation.

After experiencing mild symptoms, I've just tested positive for COVID, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted.

"After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID. All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe," Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter.

The Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday flayed the BJP government in the state for inviting Governor Vajubhai Vala to address an all-party meeting on COVID-19.  

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted, "Migrants are again moving back, so this is the responsibility of the union government to transfer money to their accounts. Will the government, which is blaming the public for the spread of the Covid, take such a public welfare work."