Kumbh 2021: Religion over pandemic for BJP? Uttarakhand CM Rawat responds

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Published on April 14, 2021 - Duration: 04:16s

Kumbh 2021: Religion over pandemic for BJP? Uttarakhand CM Rawat responds

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has defended the Kumbh Mela 2021 that is being held amid a surge of Covid cases in the country.

Speaking to Hindustan Timesā€™ Kumkum Chadha, Rawat said that peopleā€™s health is of prime importance and all steps have been taken to ensure that Covid precautions are followed.

The Chief Ministerā€™s defence comes as the government has been facing criticism for the Kumbh Mela which is happening at a time when the nation is going through its second peak.


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