In the middle of this unprecedented national catastrophe, May 21, 2021 will mark the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of former Prime Minister and our beloved leader Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The most appropriate homage we can pay to his memory and his legacy is by rededicating ourselves to saving lives, securing health and propagating safe behaviour and practices till we have won over the pandemic.
Even as the pandemic rages on, the Congress Party’s -its Frontals, its workers and leaders’ efforts to extend relief and provide for oxygen cylinders, essential medicines and food items has been commendable. Rededicating themselves to values of ‘Seva & Sadbhavna’ held dear by Rajeev ji, the Pradesh Congress Committees shall on this solemn occasion:
- Distribute nourishment to the patients’ relatives at hospitals, ambulance drivers, people at the funeral sites and any one needy.
- Observe a mass Mask Awareness & Distribution program at State, District and Block level.
- Distribute relief materials to people. Prepare kits of basic medicines and distribute it to needy persons. The kit may contain necessary medicines or medicines on demand.
- Help people in registration for the vaccination porogramme through the platforms concemed.
- Each MLA/MLC has been asked to provide at least two Ambulances in their respective or neighboring Districts for covid patients, out of their MLA/MLC fund.
However, mass gathering that violate Covid-19 protocols should be strictly avoided. The above activities will continue to the farthest extent possible even after May 21.
PCCs have already met and allocated responsibilities to Ministers, MPs, MLAs, contested candidates in the assemblies and local bodies, representatives of Corporations, Municipalities and Panchayats in the respective areas to execute the programs at the State, District, Block and Panchayat level.
Congress Party and its leaders, especially Shri Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly forewarned about the tsunami that COVID-19 was to bring about. However, the Modi Government and its ministers rather than preparing themselves and the nation to face and fight the eventual crisis, had then laughed it off.
The Congress Party, ignoring the arrogance and apathy of the Government, will continue to contribute constructively with renewed drive and determination till the last citizen of India has been vaccinated.
