Palaniswami writes to PM Modi seeking enhanced supply of oxygen and Remdesivir SECTIONS Last Updated: May 15, 2021, 04:22 PM IST Share Synopsis Though the state government has implemented several restrictions for the movement of people, including lockdown, "due to increase in the number of cases, there is a huge demand for beds, oxygen supported beds and ICU beds in both government and private hospitals," Palaniswami told Modi. PTI With the COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu showing a steady increase, AIADMK Joint Coordinator and Leader of Opposition K Palaniswami on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking increased allocation of oxygen and Remdesivir drug, used in treating coronavirus infected. In his letter, the former Chief Minister said that the second wave of coronavirus has affected a large number of people all over the state, which was showing an "increasing trend" day by day with nearly 32,000 single-day cases.