Mamata Banerjee felicitates Mohun Bagan for i-League win; spreads Coronavirus awareness

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitated herit football club Mohun Bagan for winning of I-League on Friday. At Kolkata's iconic Netaji Indoor Stium, Bengal Chief Minister anunced grants of rupees twenty-one lakhs to football club for its internal development. Similar grants were anunced to East Bengal football club as well. 

"Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are our pride. Congratulations to Mohun Bagan on winning i-league and making us all proud," said Mamata Banerjee.

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Chief Minister took st to assure all its sportspersons that her government will take care of all of m. She stated that everyone who has got 'Banga Samman' ir medical needs will be taken care off and y don't need to worry. She also stated that her government will make a smart card under its medical program 'Sashtha Sathi' which will help people use it for medical purpose up to five lakh rupees. 

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Mamata Banerjee also took opportunity to speak on Coronavirus and how it is affecting sports events as well. "Restrictions for programs are re but it's a big event so we didn't cancel it. Coronavirus is major but we have to fight it. Don't panic. t all coughs and cold are due to Coronavirus. Visit a doctor if re are issues, stay home for 14 days and rest. Take care and don't panic. Let's try and avoid major crowded areas. Even in Ranji and ISL, matches are happening without audience. We have to take precautions," said Mamata Banerjee.

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She also laid importance of sports and how it keeps mind healthy as well. She said that her government even though is 'poor' will do everything that can be. "Sports is important. Keep mind fit and body will be fit too. Whatever we need for our sportsmen we will take care of m. We are poor but we will do everything we can," said Mamata Banerjee.

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