Mumbai: Chairman of the Minister of Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appealed to the organizer of the Handi Dahi event to remove the festivity due to a pandemic.
He urged them to “give an example to the world that Maharashtra had prioritized the saving of life (doing) celebration”.
Gokulakery or Handi Dahi fell 30 August.
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Most participants under 35 years old and have not been fully vaccinated, said experts, placing public health at risk considering the third wave that will occur soon.
Although Handi’s forehead Samanvay Samiti can receive Thackeray’s advice, opposition parties confiscated the opportunity to question government policy.
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On Monday, Thackeray held a virtual meeting with the Handi’s forehead committee throughout the state.
He said though the receding cases, the threat was far from above.
He asked the organizers to maintain a festive spirit by arranging camps to contribute blood and covid equipment.
Arun Patil, the president who works in Samanvay Samiti said, “We are not happy with the cancellation of course, but what can someone do when health experts and doctors who have saved so much life during a pandemic advise you to call the event? After all, the third wave Unable to be predictable.
We have tried to hold a local event but we realize that we cannot risk living.
“Most of the event Handi Dahi was organized by politicians from various parties present with interactions.
CM said, “Worldwide countries reported the third wave despite visiting their population.
Report Niti Aayog concerning the third wave severity and ICU bed requirements have raised our concerns.
We share our same sentiments and culture about our traditions and culture.
But at times like this we prioritize people’s lives.
“Thackeray said the second wave receded in several districts, but peaked in others, and the sidewalk did not diminish to ensure the livelihood was less affected in this ‘window period’.
He took friction against opposition parties that threatened to protest against limits.
At the meeting, the Head of the Covid-19 State Duty Unit Dr.
Sanjay Oak said that physical distance could not be maintained during Handi Dahi, and most young participants were not fully vaccinated.
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