Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asks if lives should be risked celebrating festivals


'Should lives be risked celebrating festivals?'  Minister of Health question

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan urged people to unite in the fight against Covid.

New Delhi:

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today urged the country’s people to unite in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic while speaking of a “new normal for festivals.” “No religion or God says that you have to celebrate a festival in an ostentatious way. Fighting Covid-19 is our main dharma,” the Health Minister said this afternoon.

His comments come as India prepares for holiday weeks in different parts of the country. “Shouldn’t karma take precedence over Dharma?” Should lives be risked while festivals are being held? ”Asked Dr. Harsh Vardhan who reminded people of the social distancing rules imposed by the government to control the spread of infection.

India, which is the second worst affected country in the world by the pandemic, has exceeded 70 lakh of coronavirus cases. While 60 lakh people have recovered, more than 1 lakh have died so far.

“The whole world is fighting the coronavirus. India is fighting the outbreak a tough battle, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I am grateful to him for convening a Jan Andolan (public movement) in this fight,” said Dr. Harsh Vardhan. today.

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