Akhilesh Yadav urges Centre to use PM CARES Fund for Online Education

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief and former CM of UP Akhilesh Yadav stated on Wednesday that the government should "honestly" turn the PM Cares Fund into a "public cares fund" and make arrangements for online education of students.

In a tweet, Yadav questioned in hindi "Does the present government, which has spent billions on publicity by installing millions of LED TVs for election rallies, not have funds to make arrangements for online education of students and teachers."

He suggested that the BJP government should honestly make PM Cares Fund a public cares fund and worry about the future of the nation.

The political leader also shared photographs of free laptop computer distribution to students during his dispensation.

While in another tweet on Tuesday night, Yadav has opposed to the suggestion of opening schools amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, saying it's not a safe option.

"Opening schools is not a safe option for education in the corona pandemic period."

He also asserted that Modi led government should provide electricity, one smartphone, network to every student from poverty-stricken families.

He further suggested that the centre should also supply free hardware to teachers for digital education at home.

"BJP government should consult their family members," he further added.

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