Puducherry MLA falls at doctor's feet to thank him for contribution in fighting Covid-19 outbreak
Puducherry MLA T Jayamoorthy's gesture was also caught on camera.
The Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Ariyankuppam in Puducherry, T Jayamoorthy was caught on camera touching a doctor’s feet on Thursday. Speaking to media outlets in connection with the incident, T Jayamoorthy said that this was his effort to respect the medical professional for rendering invaluable service to the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak.
“We are prostrating as a way of showing our respects to the medical community for the service that they are giving,” T Jayamoorthy told media persons after stepping out of the doctor’s cabin.
In a video of the incident, the MLA from Ariyankuppam can be seen folding his hands before bending over to prostrate as a mark of respect for the doctor. At the same time, the surprised doctor can be seen taking two steps back. The MLA then repeats the gesture and leaves the doctor’s cabin.
On Thursday, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and a number of other ministers in his cabinet were tested for Covid-19 at the union territory’s assembly.
Puducherry has recorded seven confirmed cases of Covid-19 to date. This figure includes 3 recoveries and 4 active cases with no casualties.