Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday thanked the people of the State for responding to his appeal for ardas at 11 am from their homes, and celebrating the auspicious festival of Baisakhi from their homes in the larger interest of all.
The Chief Minister, who led the Baisakhi prayers with his own Ardas at his home, hoped that the collective prayers of the people would keep Punjab safe and ensure its victory of the deadly coronavirus.
Capt Amarinder had, a day before, called upon the people not to venture out of their homes to celebrate Baisakhi with the traditional fervour and gaiety, but to stay at home, for their own safety and that of their children as well as the State and the Nation.
Lauding the people’s cooperation in this difficult time, the Chief Minister said that it was the need of the hour for all to behave responsibly and ensure that pandemic does not escalate out of control.
“Unfortunately, we have had to extend the curfew for another two weeks, till May 1, but given the critical situation, there was no option,” said the Chief Minister, hopeful that the State, which had largely been able to control the pandemic till now, would be able to stabilize the situation further.