In his televised address on the 60th foundation day ofMaharashtra, Koshyari said the government was doing its bestto deal with these two issues.
In his speech made in Marathi, Koshyari appealed tothe people to follow the protocol of social distancing,lockdown rules and all safety precautions.
He sought support and cooperation of citizens toachieve the goal of making the state strong and prosperous,and freeing it from the coronavirus pandemic at the earliest.
The governor paid tributes to the martyrs of theSanyukta Maharashtra movement.
"Maharashtra is stepping into the 61st year of itsexistence in the backdrop of a different kind of war. Thestate is fighting this war with strong determination. It has atradition of fighting against all odds and winning," he said.
"The occasion of 60th year should have been celebratedwith pomp and gaiety all over the state. The government hadplanned several programmes to mark the occasion," Koshyariadded.
Several government and semi-government employees,health workers, police personnel are working round-the-clockto fight the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, adding, "I thank themall. The government is doing its best to curb the spread ofthe virus."
He highlighted the measures being taken by thegovernment to ease the hardships of the people due to thelockdown and permissions given to industries in green zones,where no coronavirus case has been reported, to resume theiroperations.
"This is necessary to keep the cycle of economicactivity moving," he said.
He also greeted the state on the occasion of LabourDay and hailed the contribution of the workforce in nationbuilding and development of the state.
He said the labour force was fighting the COVID-19pandemic on various fronts. MRNP NP