PATNA: Governor Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday lauded the
state government’s “tireless efforts” to contain the spread of
Covid-19 and claimed that a sum of more than Rs 1,000 crore had been spent so far in providing relief to the people affected by the pandemic and the lockdown.
Addressing the
Republic Day function at the
Gandhi Maidan where he inspected the parade in presence of dignitaries like chief minister
Nitish Kumar and members of the cabinet, the governor also said, “The state received necessary assistance from the Centre for providing relief to the people.”
Chauhan pointed out that it was because of the government’s efforts that Covid-19 was under control up to a certain level in the state. “Now, the number of active cases has dipped to 2,900. The Covid mortality rate in
Bihar is also lower than the national average and its recovery rate much higher,” he added and appreciated the government’s resolve to get the entire population vaccinated free of cost.
The governor also urged people not to let their guard down and “remain alert till the pandemic is fully under control”.
Laying stress on ‘development with justice’, he said, “Maintaining rule of law across the state is the top priority of the state government that has effectively controlled organized crime with its zero tolerance policy on corruption and communalism.”
The governor also lauded the government’s move to impose a ban on sale and consumption of alcohol as it “laid the foundation for social reforms” in the state.