COVID-19: Odisha CM appeals to donate generously

Bhubaneswar, March 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday appealed the people to donate generously to CMRF to provide humanitarian help to the COVID-19 affected people.

Naveen Patnaik also donated his 3 months salary to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).

“Extraordinary circumstance demands extraordinary response. Covid 19 has created a great challenge for the entire world. It requires a lot of funds to carry out humanitarian activities,” said Patnaik.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) general secretary Sanjay Das Burma requested party’s all MPs and MLAs to donate their three months’ salary to CMRF by March 29 to empower the government to fight the COVID-19.

–IANS

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