State govt is fighting COVID-19 and flood simultaneously: CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati: With BJP led government in Assam completing four years in office, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that state government is fighting against COVID-19 and flood and erosion simultaneously. Sonowal thanked the people of Assam and extended deep gratitude for their support and cooperation to the BJP led coalition government in the State which has completed four years on Sunday.

While talking to media persons after visiting a quarantine centre at Demow Polytechnic Institute in Sivasagar district, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the unwavering support of the people towards the State government would continue in future also.

The Chief Minister said that during last four years, his government has put in best efforts for holistic development of the State and with people’s cooperation the State is scaling newer heights in terms of development. The Chief Minister also thanked the people for adhering to the directives issued by the health department in view of COVID-19 pandemic and also making the lockdown successful. Chief Minister Sonowal also assured that his government would continue coordinated effort to ensure health and security of the people of the State.

Stating that the State government is fighting against COVID-19 and flood and erosion simultaneously, the Chief Minister said that he has already directed all Deputy Commissioners to set up separate cells to carry out relief and rescue operations expeditiously during flood. He observed that the district administrations have already geared up with all preparations to deal with flood and said that they have been directed to provide all possible support to the people affected by flood. Moreover, he said that the challenges posed by novel coronavirus pandemic would be more daunting and called upon people to fight against it as a cohesive force.

Sonowal also urged the people who are in home or institutional quarantine to follow all health directives in toto and warned that stern action would be taken against violators. Referring to the economic stimulus package worth Rs 20 lakh crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rejuvenate the battered economy, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the State government has taken various steps on priority basis to make best out of this package and to bring the State’s economy on track. The Chief Minister also appreciated the government of different States for their support in facilitating return of the stranded people of Assam to their home State.