After sporadic incidents of lockdown violation reported in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on March 27^th, 2020, while terming it unfortunate urged the people to stay at home.

Appealing the people restrain from stepping out of home, the CM said that the government will ensure the availability of the essential commodities.

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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s clarion call against COVID-19 must be followed by all as a national duty,” Sonowal tweeted.

It's my humble request to everyone with folded hands – please be at home and be safe. Govt will ensure availability of essential commodities to the public. PM @narendramodi ji's clarion call against #COVID2019 must be followed by us all as a national duty.

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 27, 2020

Saying that the state government has been relentlessly working for the safety and security of the people, Sonowal urged the people not to create panic by misinterpreting facts and views amid this coronavirus crisis.

Assam Govt is strictly following PM @narendramodi ji's guidelines in fighting #COVID2019 and all steps we are taking are for people's safety and security. So, please #StayHomeStaySafe. Also, I request everyone not to create panic by misinterpreting facts & views.

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 27, 2020

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CM Sonowal urged the people of the state to follow the guidelines issued by the Central government.

Coronavirus has infected 753 people and claimed 20 lives so far in India. Fortunately, Assam has not registered any case till date. But, neighbouring states – Mizoram and Manipur reported one case each.

Listen to the Chief Minister:

ৰাইজ, মোৰ বিনম্ৰ অনুৰোধ- আপোনালোকে ঘৰৰপৰা ওলাই নাহিবhttps://t.co/s6BcB0cLJX

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) March 27, 2020

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