Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Union minister for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said he was starting a food service for daily wagers affected by the lockdown in place for the novel coronavirus outbreak.

He said those needing a meal in Mumbai's Bandra East area can avail the free service.

He also urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to call an all-party meeting on the issue.

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