Comedian Kunal Kamra just released the first video in his new series Report Card this morning. In the video, titled Migrant Workers’ Crisis, the comedian gives a short recap of the devastating effects of the lockdown that was imposed during the first COVID-19 wave in the country. Kamra alleges that the government made a number of false claims, including denials that workers were starving, and declarations that workers were well supplied during the period. He also informs viewers about the creation of the volunteer group Stranded Workers Action Network and breaks down their reports on the hardships faced by workers, the government as well as the judiciary’s response to the crisis and the inconsistencies in the data published by the government.

Kamra also sheds light on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that was filed in the Supreme Court of India by author and columnist Harsh Mander to ensure that the migrant workers received their wages within a week. This PIL was scrapped and the government claimed that it was doing everything in its capacity to provide help. “Modiji, aapki sarkaar bol rahi hai ki mazdooron ki families ki daily needs ka khayal rakha ja raha hai,” says Kamra. “Toh mazdoor nikle hi kyun apne gaon se?”

Kamra also poses a number of questions to the Prime Minister and his cabinet of ministers about the casualties and deaths that occurred during the pandemic. He also addresses Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s claims regarding people spreading “negativity, negativity and negativity” in such trying times.

Kamra ends the video with a statement. “Agar yeh migrant workers ka haal dekhne ke baad bhi aapke mann mein ek sawaal aa raha hai, ‘If not Modi then who?‘ Khali khursi chalegi.”