Coronvirus lockdown: Lawmakers, entrepreneurs donate money in Mizoram

AIZWAL: From contributing to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to helping people tide over the crisis during the lockdown, lawmakers, community leaders and well-to-do families in Mizoram are joining hands to fight the coronavirus.
Calling for concerted efforts to deal with the prevailing situation, CM Zoramthanga has provided a financial assistance of Rs 1.2 lakh to all local-level task forces within his constituency of Aizawl East-I.
Mizoram's lone Lok Sabha member C Lalrosanga on Thursday donated Rs 15 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) for purchase of personal protective equipment and other necessary expenses. Lalrosanga, who is currently camping in the national capital, is closely monitoring the condition of the people from the state stranded in different parts of the country so as to ensure that they face no inconvenience.
Deputy CM Tawnluia also provided a financial assistance of Rs 1.72 lakh to local-level task forces within his constituency of Tuichang. Health minister R Lalthangliana donated Rs 1 lakh to Hnahthial district task force. Moreover, Congress leader and Palak MLA KT Rokhaw donated Rs 10 lakh to the Siaha district-level task force to fight the virus. Rajya Sabha member Ronald Sapa Tlau also donated Rs 10 lakh to the CMRF.
Ruling Mizo National Front MLA Lalrinsanga Raltte and Zoram People's Movement legislator Vanlalthlana have not only installed water tanks for public use but donated money and assisted families facing a food crisis. Young entrepreneurs John Lalpeka and Lalmalsawma Nghaka also donated Rs 5 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively to help the efforts in tackling the disease.