Udupi: Thousands join Krishna Math’s ‘Rathotsava’ flouting COVID protocols amidst weekend curfew
Udupi: Amidst the COVID-induced weekend curfew across the state, thousands of devotees thronged to the Udupi’s Krishna Mutt on Saturday to attend ‘Rathotsava’ that was organised in clear violation with the government’s COVID advisory.
Majority of the shops, businesses, have been closed apart from the stores providing essential items in the background of the weekend curfew. Due to the scarce movement of people, few buses were reportedly in operation on Saturday.
However, the daytime ‘Rathotsava’ conducted in the Rathabeedi saw thousands of devotees in participation. The large gathering of people joining an event, while not wearing masks or maintaining required social distancing amid a weekend curfew is a clear violation of COVID protocols and guidelines issued by the government, the public expressed.
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Congress continues disciplinary action; four Youth Congress district presidents removed
Bengaluru: The Congress high command has continued disciplinary action following allegations of anti-party activities after the by-elections to the Davangere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies.
The All India Youth Congress Committee has taken action against four district presidents are Syed Afrid Pasha (Kolar), Ashok B. Nayak (Vijayanagar), Nikhil Raj (Tumakuru), and Syed Abrar (Mysuru City).
The order states that the leaders were found to be inactive in party activities and had failed to discharge their responsibilities effectively. They have been temporarily relieved of their duties.
Earlier, MLC Abdul Jabbar was suspended from primary membership over alleged anti-party activities during the Davangere South by-election, while senior leader and MLC Naseer Ahmed was relieved of his role as the Chief Minister’s political secretary.
The latest action has drawn reactions from some community leaders and party members, with concerns raised over the leadership’s decisions.
