Farmers Movement Archive

Don’t be afraid of new coronavirus strain: UP minister Suresh Khanna

BAREILLY: “People should not be afraid of the new coronavirus strain as experts have said that it is not very effective,” said Suresh Kumar Khanna, state finance and medical education minister, in Moradabad on Friday. Khanna, who was on an inspection tour of health facilities in Moradabad, told reporters, “The central and state governments are making sincere efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 virus in the country. The trial of the vaccine is going on and it will be available sometime in January for sure.” At the same time, the minister warned against letting down one’s guard against the virus and appealed to the public to follow the Covid protocols and maintain social distancing to stay safe. Asked about the ongoing farmers’ protest, Khanna said, “I appeal to farmers that they should withdraw their protest movement as the farm laws are for their benefit. There are people who are misleading the farmers just to fulfil their own political agenda. Farmers should be careful as such people have never benefited them even in the past. Government has made it clear that we are open to talks. Th previous meetings were quite successful and the next meeting, on January 4, will give more clarity to our farmers.”

The Times of India

2021-01-02

Bareilly