Uddhav appeals for muted Dahi Handi festival
The Hindu
Let’s keep our festivals and celebrations aside for some time to save lives of people, says Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appealed to “Dahi Handi” festival mandals to observe restraint in celebrations this year owing to the pandemic, in the wake of Niti Aayog’s warning of the possibility of a devastating third wave in India next month. “Let’s keep our festivals and celebrations aside for some time to save lives of people. We should send this message to the world that Maharashtra prioritised health over everything. It is time to face the pandemic with patience and resolve,” Mr. Thackeray said in an online meeting of representatives of Dahi Handi groups, Ministers, doctors, political leaders, and officials.More Related News

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