Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday administered the pledge of 'Jan Andolan Campaign on Covid-19' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for spreading awareness regarding the coronavirus safety measures to stop the spread of virus, to the officers and officials of Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh.
An official spokesman said that on October 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 'Maan ki Baat' programme had initiated the initiative of asking the countrymen to take a mass movement pledge against Covid-19.
While taking it forward, the Chief Minister along with officers and employees took the same pledge and reiterated his resolve to fight this pandemic.
Taking the pledge, the chief minister said, “I Manohar Lal Khattar commit to be vigilant and bear in mind at all times, the risk to myself and my colleagues from Covid-19.
I promise to take all necessary precautions that prevent the spread of this deadly virus. I promise to follow and encourage others to follow the key Covid-19 appropriate Behaviours.
To always wear a mask/face cover, especially when in public places. To maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others, to wash my hands, frequently and thoroughly with soap and water and together we will win this fight against Covid-19.”
Along with Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Vijai Vardhan, other Administrative Officers, officers and employees of Secretariat also took a pledge to fight against Covid-19. All the Deputy Commissioners from District Mini Secretariats also took the pledge through virtual medium.