: In photos: PM Modi, Arvind Kejriwal attend crowded rallies, events in Uttar Pradesh without masks #IndiaNEWS Even as coronavirus cases have been rising across the country in the last few weeks, political

In photos: PM Modi, Arvind Kejriwal attend crowded rallies, events in Uttar Pradesh without masks #IndiaNEWS
Even as coronavirus cases have been rising across the country in the last few weeks, political leaders from various parties held large public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and attended events without wearing masks over the weekend. The visits come at a time when they have been urging citizens to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and wear masks to prevent the spread of the virus.Uttar Pradesh Assembly election are slated to be held this year.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been campaigning across the state since December.On Sunday, Modi was once again in Uttar Pradesh – this time in Meerut for the inauguration of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. He did not have a mask on for the majority of the time.Modi, on December 25 while launching coronavirus vaccines for children, had appealed to the public to remain alert as the country has been seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases owing to the Omicron variant. He advised citizens to ensure that coronavirus protocols are followed with sustained use of masks and regular washing of hands.During his monthly radio address on December 26, the prime minister had called for self-discipline and self-awareness to fight the Omicron variant of coronavirus.Last year, Modi was sharply criticised by the international media for holding religious events and addressing...Read more

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