Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday tore into the Centre’s offer of support to children who have lost their parents to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and blamed the government for its 'catastrophic mishandling' of the pandemic. Criticising the Centre's move to aid children by offering free education and stipend on turning 18, Kishor said they should receive the support now and not when they are adults. He added that the move to offer free education to children is already a right enshrined in the Constitution. "Another typical #MasterStroke by #ModiSarkar this time redefining EMPATHY and CARE for children ravaged by #Covid and its catastrophic mishandling," Kishor said, responding to a tweet shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "PM-CARES for Children will ensure education & other assistance to children," PM said in the tweet, sharing the government's statement.

Source: Hindustan Times May 30, 2021 08:03 UTC