Country saw 'fundamental breakdown' in government machinery during COVID-19 crisis: Shashi Tharoor

Alleging "utter mismanagement" in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the country witnessed "fundamental breakdown" in government machinery in the past few months, instead of mature and proactive governance. He said that instead of clearly communicated protocol and comprehensive strategies on part of the government, the country witnessed lack of clarity, readiness and preparedness to combat the virus.