DAUK suing the government for failing to investigate the effects of the P.P.E. shortages is highlighted in these must-read articles that examine the wider issues of government contracts that have been issued during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The articles note how ministers could have avoided the panicked spending spree had they not ignored their own pandemic preparedness plan and sold off stocks of P.P.E. from rainy-day reserves. DAUK’s Dolin Bhagawati was quoted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf they had stocked according to that plan, then they would have bought themselves more time\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
As part of our ‘Protect the Frontline’ campaign, DAUK is leading the call for adequate protection for our staff. You can support the campaign here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the Deccan Herald article here<\/a> and the New York Times article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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