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Meghalaya CM appeals against panic buying

Conrad Sangma says government committed to supply food items during 21 days lockdown period

NE NOW NEWS by NE NOW NEWS
SHILLONG , March 27, 2020 6:35 am
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma. (file image)

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday informed the public that there was no reason for panic buying.

He said the supply of essential commodities will be made available across the State during the 21-days lockdown period.

He said purpose of physical distancing and lockdown will be defeated if people do not follow the directives of the government and district administration.

Also read: COVID-19: Meghalaya worried over screening, stamping of truckers in Assam

He also said the State Government and the district administration have been working tirelessly to ensure that essential items and services of the government is made available to the people.

The chief minister informed that essential food items will be made available to the public by the administration in different localities.

The timing and other necessary logistics are being worked out by the respective administration in the district level.

Also read: Lockdown-hit residents in Meghalaya violate guideline

He raised concerns on the rush and over crowding during the relaxation hours in certain markets of the State on Thursday.

Conrad once again appealed to the public to maintain physical distance of one meter and follow directives of the administration.

“During the relaxation hours, there was panic. The intention of the relaxation was to enable public to buy essential food items,” he said.

Also read: Lockdown: Fair price shops to distribute rice on Friday & Saturday in Meghalaya

However, the chaotic scenes of over crowding and rush are something which is not advisable and desirable, he added.

“The Government is working for our safety, let us cooperate in this fight against coronavirus,” the chief minister further said.

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