Senior BJP leader and union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading negativity, working against the nation during crisis. While addressing media persons, he said, " Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “The first state to announce a lockdown was Punjab followed by Rajasthan. And now Maharashtra and Punjab were the first ones to extend the lockdown till 31st May, even before the meeting of chief ministers with the Prime Minister.” He further questioned why he doesn’t explain this to chief ministers of Congress ruled states.