Mizoram political parties, churches urge CM to call all-party meeting to discuss COVID situation
Political parties, churches and Civil society groups in Mizoram have urged Chief Minister Zoramthanga to call an all-party meet in view of the present COVID-19 scenario in the state.
- Jun 26, 2021,
- Updated Jun 26, 2021, 12:21 AM IST
AIZAWL: Political parties, churches and Civil society groups in Mizoram have urged Chief Minister Zoramthanga to call an all-party meet in view of the present COVID-19 scenario in the state.
The appeal was made considering the hardships and difficulties faced by citizens of the state due to the pandemic.
The groups unanimously passed a resolution seeking a joint meeting involving all political parties in the state in order to step up collective efforts in the battle against COVID-19.
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They also urged the state government to speed up the process of vaccination and sample test for COVID-19.
They asked the state government to improve health infrastructures and exempt Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and other poor sections from taxes, including electricity and water bills.
During the meeting, the teem also asked the state government to take measures to ensure that farmers can sell off their harvests at reasonable prices.
Appeal to waive rent to their tenants by the landlords was also made.