Delhi CM offers Covid-19 ex-gratia of Rs 1 each to relatives of 6 deceased government employees

New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday handed checks of Rs 1 crore each as financial relief to the families of six Delhi government employees who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gupta said the gesture was not just a form of government but a heartfelt expression of gratitude, compassion and respect. “When the world was filled with fear and uncertainty, these brave men put their duty above all else and continued to serve their people without fearing for their lives,” she said.A statement from the CMO said that while interacting with the families, Gupta assured that the Delhi government would continue to support them like a big family and extend all possible support.The six families are related to deceased employees of MCD, DTC, Delhi Jal Board, Spinal Injury Center of India, NDMC and Maulana Azad Medical College. The chief minister expressed regret over the delay in disbursing aid by the previous government in Delhi and said no compensation could make up for the losses suffered by the families. The beneficiaries also include the family of late Radhey Shyam, assistant sub-inspector of Delhi Traffic Police, and a deceased child of Dwarka, the statement said.