Don’t play politics over Chhath Puja: Kejriwal’s message to BJP

The Delhi authorities on Thursday elevated the high quality for not sporting masks to Rs 2,000 from Rs 500, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal introduced on Thursday. “People are wearing masks. But there is leniency as well. We need to tighten the screws. The fine which was Rs 500 so far has been increased to Rs 2,000,” Kejriwal mentioned, addressing a press meet after an all-party meet held to handle the Covid-19 state of affairs of the Capital.

The authorities can even urge the hospitals to stall non-emergency operations in order that Covid-19 sufferers get the most care, Kejriwal mentioned. “If you have a tonsils operation, you can schedule it next month too as it is not emergency. We will request the hospitals in this regard,” the CM mentioned. All non-public hospitals have been requested to order 80 per cent of their ICU beds and 60 per cent of non-ICU beds for Covid-19 sufferers

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 After the BJP blamed the AAP authorities — centering across the restrictions on Chhath Puja — for the current Covid-19 state of affairs which breached all previous information of each day infections and each day toll, Kejriwal mentioned it isn’t time to take pleasure in politics. “ Why would I not want Delhi people to celebrate Chhath? It is an auspicious occasion and people should celebrate it but inside their house. Don’t gather outside at ponds and other waterbodies as it may cause a massive spread. I told all parties in the meet that it’s a difficult time for the people of Delhi when Covid-19 cases are rising. It’s not the time for politics, there is an entire lifetime for it. We should set aside politics and allegations for a few days. This is the time to serve people.”

After the all-party assembly, Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta mentioned the AAP authorities faltered in taking the best measures. “ If the Delhi government had taken the right measures people would not have had problems celebrating Chhath Puja together. Markets should remain open with Covid-19 guidelines. The need of the hour is ICU beds and ventilators,” Gupta mentioned.

On Thursday, the AAP authorities was rapped by the Delhi excessive courtroom for enjoyable the restrictions. “Why did you wait for 18 days to restrict the number of guests ar weddings? How many died of Covid-19 during this period?” the excessive courtroom requested the federal government.

Since October final week, Delhi has been witnessing an unprecedented surge within the variety of Covid-19 circumstances, which is being seen because the third wave within the metropolis. The first two occurred in July and September, respectively. Meanwhile, the AAP authorities allowed 200 friends at weddings. The rest has been reviewed and now solely 50 friends are allowed.

Instead of a complete lockdown, the federal government is mulling closing markets which have turn into Covid-19 hotspots in the previous few weeks.

On November 18, Delhi recorded 131 deaths — highest single-day fatalities. The general Covid-19 circumstances within the capital has additionally crossed the 5 lakh-mark. The highest single-day spike of 8593 COVID-19 circumstances until date right here was recorded on November 11 when 85 fatalities have been recorded.