People not dying of Covid-19 but lack of basic treatment: Srinivas B V

In the first wave, we supported, to the extent of dry rations and transportation. This time, we needed to help with medical emergencies, said IYC president Srinivas B V

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Congress | Coronavirus | Health sector

Aditi Phadnis 

Srinivas B V is the president of the Indian Youth Congress and in the news for being tagged by the High Commission of New Zealand in India as a resource to approach for help in fighting Covid-19 if all else failed. In this interview with Aditi Phadnis, the 39-year-old explains what the IYC is doing and why people are turning to him and other NGOs.

Edited excerpts: How did you join the Congress and become president of the Indian Youth Congress? I belong to Karnataka, my hometown is in Shivamogga… Same as the chief minister… Yes. The RSS No 2, Dattatreya Hosbale, ...

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First Published: Mon, May 17 2021. 06:10 IST
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