Show empathy for returnees: Pargat Singh

Jalandhar, May 1

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The outrage over the return of pilgrims from Hazur Sahib has been strongly condemned. A section of people have questioned the bringing back of pilgrims, the natives of Punjab, stuck in other states, speaking out against them on social media. Another section of citizens, politicians and residents have strongly condemned the outrage. In Jalandhar, out of 110 returnees only one was tested positive. MLA Pargat Singh, among others, on Friday condemned the selective outrage against pilgrims and asked people to have some sympathy.

Pargat Singh said, “Firstly, without even a three-hour response period, the lockdown was clamped in the country. None of these people got any time to respond. The selective outrage over those returning from Hazoor Sahib is very shameful. Everyone has a right to return to their home. This is not the time to flog those who are stuck at a place where they are seeking out help from their own state. We as a society are obligated to help those in need of help during the pandemic. But instead of that these people are being treated like terrorists and criminals. While it is true that lack of proper management of the situation allowed some to go directly to villages without undergoing quarantine. However, I condemn those who raise questions over their return to the state. — TNS