After Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that "a new COVID-19 form in Singapore is dangerous for kids and may come as third wave in India", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "Irresponsible comments...can damage long-standing partnerships." "Delhi CM does not speak for India," Jaishankar added. "Our High Commissioner clarified Delhi CM had no competence to pronounce on variants," MEA said.