Kejriwal urges AAP leaders, workers to visit public places, distribute masks free of cost
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged AAP leaders and workers to distribute masks free of cost to those not wearing it and described this as the best form of patriotism and service to humanity.
The AAP national convener also urged other political parties to ask their volunteers to do the same.
"Dear AAP MLAs, MPs, councillors, volunteers. Go to public places n distribute free masks to those not wearing a mask. Today, this is the best Desh bhakti n Manav Sewa. I urge all political parties also to ask their volunteers to do this. Let's join hands to stop the spread of corona," he said in a tweet.
Kejriwal also tweeted about the help he received from different quarters.
"Just spoke to Shri D B Swami Ji of Akshardham temple. They have agreed to combine efforts with the Delhi govt by mobilizing their volunteers to help distribute masks at public places. Extremely grateful for their support," Kejriwal tweeted.
In another tweet, the chief minister said, "I just spoke to Baba Ji of Radhasoami Satsang Beas on phone. He assured his support in dealing wid the corona situation in Delhi. He assured that he will ask his followers to not only wear masks themselves but also distribute it to those not wearing it in public places. Thank you Babaji," he tweeted.
Kejriwal also spoke to Iskon chairman Gopal Krishna Goswami who assured full support in spreading awareness among people about COVID-appropriate behavior.
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Horse injured, vehicles damaged as billboard collapses in Pune due to strong winds
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Pune (PTI): A horse was injured and a few vehicles were damaged after a hoarding collapsed due to strong winds in Maharashtra’s Pune city, police said.
The billboard crashed to the ground between 5 pm and 6 pm on Saturday outside a wedding hall near Kavdi Pat toll booth on the Pune-Solapur Highway, an official said.
The incident comes days after a giant illegal billboard in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area collapsed on a petrol pump due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains, killing 16 persons and injuring 75.
Citing preliminary information about the incident in Pune, the police on Saturday said the hoarding collapsed due to strong winds and it fell on a horse, and a few vehicles, including one brought by a band party, outside the Gulmohar Lawns wedding hall.
The injured horse was rescued and taken for treatment, the official said.
