NEW DELHI: With the country under a 21-day lockdown in an attempt to rein in the coronavirus pandemic, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday the government should adopt a two-pronged approach to tackling the crisis, one focusing on isolating people and ramping up health infrastructure, and the second, focusing on economic measures to tide through the crisis.Until Wednesday, India reported over 600 cases of coronavirus. “India is fighting a war against the Coronavirus. The question is how can we minimise casualties in this war? I believe our strategy should have two components. The first is tackling Covid-19 by isolating the virus, blocking its escape routes, expanding testing to identify and treat those who are infected and creating emergency field hospitals in urban areas with full ICU capability to provide care to patients,” Gandhi said.The second park of the two-pronged approach should focus on the economy, he said. “Those who survive on daily wages need immediate help & support through direct cash transfers into their accounts & free rations. Delaying this will cause widespread devastation and chaos. Many industries are struggling. Act quickly by announcing tax breaks and financial support to prevent massive job losses and reassure business owners that the government will support them through this crisis,” he added.Meanwhile on Wednesday, Congress also stepped up a demand for the implementation of its flagship campaign pitch for the 2019 polls, the Nyay Yojna, reiterating its ability to provide succor to millions of daily wagers, poor and migrant labours who have been rendered jobless because of the lock down.While Congress had promised a Rs 6000 bank transfer to the poorest in the country, in light of the prevailing crisis, it urged the government to implemet the minimum income guarantee scheme and announce a cash transfer of Rs 7500 to every Jan Dhan, PM Kisan and pension account. “The nation heard your two addresses of 50 minutes on COVID2019. India is stunned that you announced no relief for Daily Wagers, MNREGA Workers, Fishermen, Factory and Unorganised Workers, Farm labour & millions more. How will they & their families survive for 21 days?”, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.Congress also said free rations should be distributed to BPL and APL families through the Public Distribution System in addition to the announcement of an economic bailout package to boost the economy.