MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat while advising people to wear a mask and maintain a social distancing complimented the Goans for the restraint they have shown during the lockdown period and demanded that the Chief Minister announce austerity measures.
He also called on Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to present a white paper on finances of the State.
While appealing to people to wear masks when they go out of the house, he pointed out that they can be easily prepared at home.
Wearing a mask made of Goan famous ‘Kunbi sari’, Kamat said,” Keeping a safe distance from others is the new way of showing that one cares. Let us make mask our new way of life. Wear a homemade mask and feel at home when you are on the move.”
He said keeping a safe distance from the people should be the new mantra of showing love and affection.
“Being careful is very important particularly as some relaxations will come in from Monday when government offices start functioning and some business will also be permitted to operate.”
Kamat said, “We need to protect ourselves first and others next so that everybody is safe from coronavirus pandemic.”
While saluting frontline workers who risk their lives to help others, he specially thanked the medical team that attended to the COVID-19 patients and thanked the Goans for the restraint they have showed during the 25-day lockdown period.
“The government will now have to take effective measures to revive the economy and business activities and also find solutions to the problems faced by daily wage workers and migrant labourers,” he added.
He also stressed on the need to secure the future of small businesses and professionals such as kiosk owners, motorcycle pilots, rickshaw drivers, mechanics, barbers, cobblers, laundry, flower vendors, bar and tavern owners and those involved in the tourism industry.
He also demanded a white paper on the financial condition of State and suggested that the government immediately announce austerity measures at all levels to curtail unwanted and wasteful expenditure.
