Chandigarh, May 10:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday categorically said that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the state and people should refrain from panic buying in this hour of crisis.
In a statement, the Chief Minister urged the people to not get panic about anything during these days of crisis as the state government has already made elaborate arrangements for all the essential supplies. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no shortage of anything so panic situation amongst the people should be avoided adding that any person creating artificial shortage will be dealt with strictly, so that people do not face any problem. He also appealed to the media to exercise restraint in coverage to avoid amplifying tensions and further aggravating the situation adding that it is the moral duty of every one of us to ensure that any sort of confusion , panic or misinformation does not prevail amongst the masses especially during these harsh times.
The Chief Minister further said that he has asked the Ministers of the border areas to be permanently stationed at their respective towns to oversee the relief operations. Likewise, he said that other Cabinet colleagues will also be visiting these border towns on rotation basis so that people can be assured help in case of emergency. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Ministers will visit Fire Stations, Hospitals, Ration depots and other places so that people in these areas do not face any type of problem adding that they will supervise the rescue operations and give necessary directions to the officers.
The Chief Minister said that the entire country was thankful to the border residents for braving all odds while living in this part of the state as these brave people of the region have to confront number of problems during their day to day life. Assuring fulsome support and cooperation to the people, he assured them that the state government will take every step to safeguard their interests at every cost. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the residents of border region are true patriots and the state government is committed to safeguard their interests in this hour of crisis.
The Chief Minister said that in order to provide immediate hassle-free medical treatment to victims of War and terrorist activities in Government / empaneled private hospitals in the State, to save precious lives and to encourage the general public to bring the War victims and terrorist activities to the nearest government and empaneled private hospitals, coverage under the Farishtey Scheme 2024 has been expanded. He said that this will provide coverage for victims of war and terrorist activities, ensuring comprehensive support and
relief to affected individuals. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this expansion reinforces the state government’s commitment to help those facing extraordinary hardships due to such turbulent times .
