Tragedy unfolding in country is of 'epic proportions': CPM on COVID-19 situation The CPM's Peoples Democracy editorial said that in the immediate future, the vaccination drive to cover all adult citizens should be a priority. Share Via Email | A+A A- By PTI NEW DELHI: Left parties on Thursday attacked the government over the handling of the COVID-19 situation, saying it has failed to provide oxygen and beds, and termed the pandemic the worst calamity since the 1943 Bengal famine in terms of human lives lost. They also alleged that the implementation of the inoculation drive against COVID-19 has been "callous" and the Centre is encouraging "duopoly" to let two vaccine companies earn "super profits".