Covid positive Mizoram minister mops hospital floor, photo goes viral
First Published: 15th May, 2021 16:57 IST
Leading by example, Mizoram’s power and electricity department minister R Lalzirliana was on Friday seen mopping the floors of a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for COVID-19 along with
Leading by example, Mizoram’s power and electricity department minister R Lalzirliana was on Friday seen mopping the floors of a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for COVID-19 along with his wife and son.
The minister’s action was not to embarrass medical staff or authorities but to set an example for others.
For a state which denounces VIP culture, Mizoram had witnessed several instances of ministers living as common men by performing household chores, traveling in public transport or motor bike, participating at community works and serving as a cook for community feast during festive season like Christmas and New year in the past.
The 71-year-old veteran politician and Mizo National Front (MNF) leader and his wife Lalthangmawii (59) were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection on May 11. His son was also found infected with COVID-19 on May 8.
The three of them were initially placed under home isolation.
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