Chandigarh, March 19, 2020: Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal has requested people not to come to the funeral of his mother, who passed away early today, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
He posted the following message on Facebook in this regard:
“I am deeply touched by the messages of sympathy and support received by my family and me. Your kindness makes it easier to bear the brunt of this trying time. I would however, encourage everyone to refrain from arriving in person for my mother’s funeral, given the severity and the contagiousness of the corona virus. Instead of risking the safety and health of yourself and your loved ones by congregating in a large gathering, please convey any condolences electronically.”