July 31, 2020: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has requested the state's MLAs to donate part of their salaries to the Covid 19 fund.

Chauhan, in a video conference with the state's minister said, "I appeal to all MLAs to contribute 30% of their salaries for 3 months towards CM Relief Fund, in the fight against #COVID19. I also appeal to the people to give their contribution in the Fund. If all of you agree then we will contribute 30% of our salary towards CM Relief Fund, to fight #COVID19, until the pandemic doesn't come under control - be it July, Aug, Sept or Oct."

"During this period CM, Ministers, MLAs and other public representatives won't have any public rallies. Foundation stone laying ceremonies, 'bhoomi pujan', inaugurations and all functions where a large crowd gathers, will be prohibited. These can be done via video conferencing," the CM announced.

Chauhan himself is undergoing treatment after he s tested Covid positive last week.