UPF berates
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 06 2020:
Strongly condemning the import of a huge consignment of betel leaves when the people are reeling due to shortage of essential commodities due to the lockdown, the United Peoples' Front (UPF) Manipur has labeled those responsible as being extremely selfish individuals who are only concerned about making profits and have no problem with harming the whole society in pursuit of their vested interest.
A statement issued by UPF demanded the State Government to strictly deal with those involved in the incident.
Explaining that the extended lockdown has severely depleted stocks of numerous life saving drugs, UPF further urged the State Government to do the needful and bring in ample quantity of drugs and medicines for the people who need them.
UPF then appealed to the transporters and drivers concerned to refrain from illegally bringing in any outsiders, mainly labourers, into the State.
If any driver accidentally brings in any labourer who happens to be infected by the deadly COVID-19, then it will potentially lead to an outbreak in the State thus rendering the lockdown measures of the Government completely useless, it cautioned.
UPF continued that all should acknowledge and appreciate the immense contribution of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, health workers, Medical Department, press, water supply, electricity and police in the fight against the pandemic and thanked the said individuals for their efforts.