Assam’s Covid management exceptionally good : Amit Shah
By IANS| Published: 27th December 2020 5:10 am IST
Guwahati, Dec 26 : Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday appreciated the Assam government and the Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for “exceptional Covid-19 management” in the state.
“Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s performance in Covid-19 performance is exceptionally good,” Shah said while addressing a public meeting at Amingaon Parade Ground here.
“The 0.47 per cent mortality rate (due to Covid-19) in Assam is lowest in the world. It is also exceptional that over 98 per cent people have returned to their homes after recoveries,” the visiting Home Minister said.
Hold talks with govt, Shah sppeals to farmers
By IANS| Published: 27th December 2020 6:12 am IST
Guwahati, Dec 26 : Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday reiterated his appeal and urged the agitating farmers to hold talks with the government to sort out their concerns.
While addressing a public meeting at the Amingaon Parade Ground here, Shah said: “I request the farmers to hold talks with the government to resolve their issues.”
Farmers led by the leaders of nearly 40 farmers’ organisations have been camping on the Delhi borders since November 26, demanding that three farm laws enacted in September be repealed.