NE NEWS SERVICE
PUDUCHERRY, APRIL 4
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy has appealed to leaders of all religions in the Union Territory to put on hold festivals and functions of their respective sects during the current lockdown.
In an address through video to reporters, the Chief Minister said, “There is every need to adhere to social distancing.”
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He said some sections were found violating the lockdown rules and holding festivals.
“No festivals or functions of any religion should be held during the lockdown period to avoid gathering of people,” he said.
The Chief Minister appealed to also managements of private schools not to insist on payment of school fees by the parents till the situation became normal as “parents particularly those in rural areas are facing hardships and sufferings.”
He expressed his gratitude to the people for their adherence to the social distancing and stay-at-home plea.
Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi had, in her message to the people, said, “By the grace of the Almighty, Puducherry is comparatively much safer, more peaceful and healthier.”
She acknowledged the good response of the people to observe social distancing and asked the people to remain patient and have faith. “We will win the war against COVID-19 together. It is human beings who created the virus and we will fight it back with full unity.”