We are all sons of Mother India, no question of discrimination: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
   Date :13-May-2020

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NO SOONER did the coronavirus enter India, our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi sensed the crisis and imposed a country-wide lockdown. This put a check on spread of deadly virus and enlightened people on its hazards. It also facilitated time to put in place requisite medical facilities on time. Experts opine that any delay in this action would have infected millions of people, claiming untold number of lives. There was no option. Life is most precious. However, merely saving life is not enough. Food, clothing and housing are necessary to live, for which economic activities must resume. Therefore, Prime Minister has given the call in the next phase that life and world both are necessary. Therefore, restrictions have been eased in the third phase in some areas to facilitate reopening of shops.
 
However, restrictions in some areas still continue. Now further easing in restrictions in the fourth phase is under consideration. Following phased easing of lockdown restrictions the industries and business will restart, providing employment to the people. But it is human nature that people want to live among their near and dear ones at the time of crisis. It is a challenge for us to ensure their safe return to their respective places, ensure utilisation of their skills and to provide them employment there. Madhya Pradesh is all set for this. Works are being opened in rural areas under MNREGA. So far, employment has been provided to over 14 lakh people and the process is continuing. We are committed to providing jobs to all of those returning. I have amended labour laws to attract maximum industries to Madhya Pradesh. This will augment job opportunities. Centrally located, Madhya Pradesh is the heart of the country.
 
Workers from other states are passing through Madhya Pradesh on way to reach their home states. They are all sons and daughters of Mother India, irrespective of caste, creed, language or region. How it is possible to discriminate against them. We are welcoming them wholeheartedly. We have made all possible arrangements for these workers.