After Maharashtra Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik alleged that the Centre is denying companies to sell Remdesivir to states, Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale said the statement was made by Malik in his personal capacity. The Centre and state governments are working closely to fight the COVID-19 disease, Shewale added.

"The statement made by the NCP leader has been made in his personal capacity. I am not aware of the claims he is making. In fact, the Centre and state governments are working closely to curb the COVID-19 cases and meet the medical demands of the state," Shevale said.