Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed his pride over his daughter, Disha becoming a COVID-19 warrior.
She has now become a frontline worker who will be engaged in saving the lives of all those who are struggling in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The union chemical and fertilisers minister took to Twitter to share his proud moment.
"My Daughter, My Pride! Disha, I have waited so long to see you in this role. I am filled with pride that you are rendering your duty as an Intern in this critical time. The nation needs your service and I'm sure you will prove yourself," he tweeted along with a picture of his daughter Disha who was dressed in a PPE suit.
My Daughter, My Pride!
— Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) April 26, 2021
Disha, I have waited so long to see you in this role. I am filled with pride that you are rendering your duty as an Intern in this critical time. The nation needs your service and I'm sure you will prove yourself.
More power to you my warrior! pic.twitter.com/Kjm4MtKyaT
Desi Twitterati Praise Mansukh Mandaviya and his daughter Disha
Mansukh Mandaviya's latest post has garnered a lot of appreciation and admiration from the people.
One user wrote about how a leader like Mansukh Mandaviya and was setting an example for the Indian political fraternity.
Leaders like you, set an example for entire political fraternity. Presently sending your child as Covid warrior is similar to sending her on border. Take a bow Mansukhbhai. Salute to all the frontline doctors, medical staff, police, and all other warriors, working to save lives
— Compassionate Gujju (@Mumbaiya_Gujju) April 26, 2021
Dr Rutvij Patel, the ex-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Gujrat Pradesh said that Disha would be as beneficial as her father Mansukh Mandaviya towards the nation.
Congratulations to your budding daughter.
— Dr. Rutvij Patel (@DrRutvij) April 26, 2021
I am sure your daughter will prove beneficial for the nation just like you🙏
Another leader named Amit Thaker, the ex-national president of the BJYM congratulated Disha Mandaviya for her contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
@mansukhmandviya Congratulations Disha for rendering the nation in tough times and adding more power to fight the war against #COVID19 #Unite2FightCorona
— Amit Thaker (@AmitThakerBJP) April 26, 2021
One user wished the best for both Disha and her father.
Best wishes to Disha and Proud Father @mansukhmandviya Ji. This is the real example of education with high principles and the morals to the society. You and your family shows your commitments to the nations with simplicity. #JaiHind
— Anshu Chudasama (@ChudasmaAnshu) April 26, 2021
#GarviGujarat
Meanwhile, Mandaviya who was also the minister of state for ports, shipping and waterway tweeted that the government has directed all major ports to waive all charges for ships carrying oxygen and oxygen-related equipment cargo. The port chairpersons were also asked to keep an eye on all the berthing and logistics operations. In another tweet, Mandaviya gave an update about the 'MV Hai Nam 86' ship. The tweet said that the ship was carrying oxygen cylinders had reached Deendayal Port on the Gujarat coast.
Government of India has directed all Major Ports to:
— Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) April 25, 2021
•waive-off all charges for Ships carrying #Oxygen and oxygen related equipment cargo
•highest priority to be accorded for berthing of such ships#IndiaFightsCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/SJq6cuEvaW
Ship 'MV Hai Nam 86' reaches @Deendayal_Port, carrying steel cylinder tubes used for making #Oxygen cylinders.
— Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) April 25, 2021
Vessel was given the highest priority for berthing on arrival at Cargo Jetty, owing to oxygen shortage in the country.#IndiaFightsCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/VjPOwF3mMN