Let homes be mandir, masjid, gurdwara & church for us: CM
Kolkata: Seeking cooperation of the people to check the spread of COVID-19, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged everyone to follow the lockdown protocols strictly, during her visits to several areas in South Kolkata on Friday.
It was the fourth consecutive day when she visited different areas and took part in an awareness campaign. She started the drive from Tuesday and had visited Park Circus, Mathpukur, Tiljala, Tangra, Topsia, Rajabazar Behala, Ballygunge, Kidderpore and Moulali till Thursday.
On Friday, she visited 8B bus stand at Jadavpur and Abhishikta crossing off Eastern Metropolitan bypass. Banerjee sat in an SUV fitted with public addressing system and took part in the awareness campaign.
Earlier in the day, she had greeted people on the start of holy month of Ramadan, and urged everyone to maintain peace and communal harmony.
"Let the home be mandir, gurdwara, masjid and church for all of us till we win the fight against Corona," she said from inside her SUV.
While addressing the local people of Jadavpur, she sought their cooperation. "No state government or police can function well unless there is
cooperation from local people. I have come here to thank you for your patience to remain indoors. The children are the worst sufferers but we will have to follow the lockdown protocol to check the spread of COVID-19," she said.
Banerjee said only the future can tell whether by imposing lockdown the spread of the disease has been checked or not. "But now we are helpless and will have to follow the lockdown norms. Please do not go out unless it is absolutely necessary. Wear masks, wash your hands with sanitiser and when you visit the market please maintain physical distancing," she added.
Banerjee reiterated that COVID-19 can be fought and people should not panic, adding: "Of course those who have other diseases like diabetes are vulnerable, but to check the spread of the disease physical distancing is a must."
The Chief Minister said there are practical problems in the congested areas, particularly the slums. "There are slums where 8/10 people stay in a room. This is a practical problem. If you ask them to stay in home it becomes a difficult proposition for them. We have to take into account so many things to tackle the disease. We are working round-the-clock to ensure that your lives remain smooth."
Recalling her personal account she said: "Many people come to see me at my house every day. But as I go out every day, I have asked them not to come to my house. I request the police and journalists who are on outdoor duty to take care of their health and take precaution."
