Covid+ Mizoram minister mops floor of Covid ward, photo draws wide appreciation

New Delhi: Mizoram’s power and electricity department minister R Lalzirliana has set an example after moping the floors of a hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19 along with his wife and son. A picture of Lalzirliana moping the floors has gone viral on social media.

“My motive in mopping the floors was not to embarrass the nurses or doctors but I want to educate and lead others by setting an example,” Lalzirliana told PTI. He said that he called the sweeper as their room was messy.

He said, moping the floors is not something that he did for the first time. He has swept and moped at his home and other places.

“My motive in mopping the floors was not to embarrass the nurses or doctors but I want to educate and lead others by setting an example,” Lalzirliana told PTI.

Lalzirliana had once cleaned and mopped the floor at Mizoram house in Delhi during his visit to the national capital in the past. The Mizo National Front (MNF) leader and his wife Lalthangmawii (59) were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection on May 11. His son was also found infected with Covid-19 on May 8.

They were shifted to the states lone dedicated COVID-19 hospital- Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on May 12 when Lalzirliana showed a sudden drop in oxygen level. The minister said that he started to develop mild symptoms since Thursday but he is out of danger and his oxygen level is stable now.