Workers will help society win against COVID-19: Assam CM on May Day

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that the strength and resilience of the workers will help the society win the fight against novel coronavirus.

"Solidarity & Support. Saluting the fighting spirit of all workers on International #LabourDay. Today, when the world faces an unprecedented crisis, it is your strength and resilience that will take us out of calamity towards a better and brighter tomorrow," Sonowal tweeted.

Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also hailed the strength and resolve of the workers in the fight against COVID-19.

"On #InternationalLabourDay, let's take a moment to recognise & celebrate the countless efforts of labourers who work tirelessly to make a progressive society. I salute their spirit to serve society selflessly in the wake of #COVID19 & making lives easier amid #lockdown," he tweeted.

Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna also took to the microblogging site to thank the workers on the occasion.

"Let's recognise and celebrate those who toil everyday to make the world a better place, who make our lives easy! Let's honour the 'working hand'! Happy Labour Day," he said.

PTI