BJP ready for virtual poll rallies in 5 States
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP ready for virtual poll rallies in 5 States

The Hindu  

As cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus saw an upward tick in several States, the BJP declared that it was ready to hold virtual rallies, if called, in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur that go to the polls early next year. Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told reporters that the BJP was ready for virtual election rallies. “We’d held such rallies during the West Bengal elections.” Opinion | Put out the data, boost the dose of transparency Mr. Shekhawat, who is also the party’s Punjab in charge, stated that “it is the job of the poll commission to decide how, when and with what policies elections will be held and what restrictions will be there. With polls in five States, concerns have been raised over full physical campaign by political parties and that large rallies and roadshows may lead to an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases.

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Modi government alarmed by huge turnout in `Bharat Jodo Yatra’, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot
2 years ago

Modi government alarmed by huge turnout in `Bharat Jodo Yatra’, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Narendra Modi government at the Centre were so alarmed by the huge turnout in `Bharat Jodo Yatra’, that they were shooting off letters demanding adherence to the COVID protocol, in the march. The move by the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to write letters to Congress …

Developments in Bihar positive sign for national politics: Akhilesh Yadav
2 years, 4 months ago

Developments in Bihar positive sign for national politics: Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on August 18 that the political shift in Bihar is a "positive sign" and hoped a strong alternative to the BJP is formed in the 2024 parliamentary polls. About the 2024 parliamentary polls, Mr. Yadav said, "I hope a strong alternative will be formed against the BJP and people will support it." Asked about …

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s official now: India is moving out of the grip of the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus that infected more than four crore people, officially killed more than five lakhs, and impacted the lives and livelihoods of every human being in the country in varying measures in the last two years. The low figures, the success of the vaccination project, the development …

UP Assembly Election 2022 BJP to hit Jeet Ka Chowka in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections fifth phase PM Modi Bahraich rally
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Assembly Election 2022 BJP to hit Jeet Ka Chowka in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections fifth phase PM Modi Bahraich rally

ABP News  

New Delhi: Campaigning for the fifth phase of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at the Opposition, saying they looted the country in the name of "garibi hatao and Samajwad ". He also assured the people that this time BJP would notch its fourth consecutive win in Uttar Pradesh. People of …

AP PHOTOS: Despite curbs, campaigning continues in India
2 years, 10 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Despite curbs, campaigning continues in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The order in January was …

Election commission to review ban on physical rallies tomorrow
2 years, 10 months ago

Election commission to review ban on physical rallies tomorrow

Firstpost  

The commission may also decide on whether fresh relaxations can be extended to political parties and candidates in holding physical campaigning events New Delhi: The Election Commission will meet on Monday to assess the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-going states and decide on whether to continue the ban on physical rallies. The Commission may also decide on whether fresh …

UP's High Vaccination Speed Prompts EC to Relax Curbs on Rallies for Phase 1 & 2
2 years, 11 months ago

UP's High Vaccination Speed Prompts EC to Relax Curbs on Rallies for Phase 1 & 2

News 18  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday allowed small physical rallies of up to 500 people from January 28 for phase 1 seats and from February 1 for phase 2 seats, given the high speed of Covid-19 vaccinations carried out in Uttar Pradesh in the last two weeks and high vaccine coverage in Goa and Uttarakhand. These three states will …

Poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh set for tech-tonic shift
2 years, 11 months ago

Poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh set for tech-tonic shift

Hindustan Times  

The major political parties in Uttar Pradesh are bracing themselves up for the real challenge of a virtual campaign in the seven-phase state assembly elections. To check spread of Covid, Election Commission has banned rallies leaving political parties with virtual campaigns on social media and door-to-door contacts to connect with voters. “Virtual rallies are being talked about now, but few …

Assembly poll campaign: BJP to hold rallies in hybrid mode
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly poll campaign: BJP to hold rallies in hybrid mode

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP has formulated a fresh campaign strategy for the assembly polls in five states keeping COVID-19 guidelines in mind and will hold small physical rallies that will also be streamed live on various social media platforms, party sources said on Tuesday. BJP president J P Nadda deliberated with several leaders on the campaign strategy and it was …

2022 Assembly polls: EC to meet on Saturday to review ban on public rallies, road shows
2 years, 11 months ago

2022 Assembly polls: EC to meet on Saturday to review ban on public rallies, road shows

Firstpost  

While announcing the poll schedule for the 5 states, the poll panel had taken an unprecedented step by banning public rallies, road shows and similar physical campaigning events in view of rising COVID-19 cases New Delhi: The Election Commission will meet on Saturday to decide if the ban imposed by it on public rallies and road shows should continue. While …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

Assembly polls: Here's why BJP enjoys edge over other parties in digital campaigning
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly polls: Here's why BJP enjoys edge over other parties in digital campaigning

India TV News  

Highlights Ongoing pandemic situation has thrown political parties into unchartered territory BJP has been focussing on social media for the past few years Party already has more than 1.5 lakh booth level WhatsApp groups in UP alone The ongoing pandemic situation has thrown political parties in Uttar Pradesh into unchartered territory with virtual campaigning. Amid the third wave of the …

Election commission bans poll campaigning in five states till Jan 15
2 years, 11 months ago

Election commission bans poll campaigning in five states till Jan 15

Op India  

As the number of COVID-19 cases in India rises, the election commission of India, on Saturday 8th January 2022, has directed that no physical political rallies and roadshows will be allowed till 15th January 2022. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra during the briefing on the election schedule, on Saturday, said that the election commission aims to conduct covid-safe elections in …

Curbs on poll rallies till 15 Jan amid Omicron scare: A look at how EC plans to ensure Covid-safe elections
2 years, 11 months ago

Curbs on poll rallies till 15 Jan amid Omicron scare: A look at how EC plans to ensure Covid-safe elections

Firstpost  

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said that all EC officials and employees are to be treated like frontline workers and are eligible for the ‘precaution dose’ of COVID-19 vaccines The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, and Manipur. The poll body also expressed concerns over the surge in COVID-19 cases and …

Lessons forgotten: Election rallies feed Indian virus surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Lessons forgotten: Election rallies feed Indian virus surge

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Coronavirus cases fueled by the highly transmissible omicron variant are rocketing through India, prompting the federal government and states to swiftly reintroduce a string of restrictions. But India’s political leaders are busy on the campaign trail ahead of crucial state polls, addressing packed rallies of tens of thousands of people, many without masks. Some political parties have …

Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16
2 years, 11 months ago

Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16

The Hindu  

Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to an official order. In fresh guidelines issued late Friday night that come into effect from Sunday, Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu said all political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in …

Assembly Election 2022 Updates: EC announces poll dates, March 10-BJP govt, tweets Sambit Patra
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly Election 2022 Updates: EC announces poll dates, March 10-BJP govt, tweets Sambit Patra

India TV News  

After the Uttar Pradesh Congress called off its rallies and woman's marathons in the poll-bound state due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a virtual campaign from today. Priyanka addressed the "Ladki hun Lad Sakti hun" campaign through the social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube where she interacted with the public …

India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign
2 years, 11 months ago

India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign

Al Jazeera  

Almost 142,000 new daily infections are recorded in the country as politicians address packed rallies before upcoming polls. India has reported 141,986 new daily COVID-19 cases – the most since the end of May – as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus overtakes the Delta version in major cities. But India’s political leaders are busy on the campaign trail ahead …

Election Commission may declare poll dates with curbs on rallies
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission may declare poll dates with curbs on rallies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Secretary on Thursday briefed the Election Commission of India over the latest Covid-19 situation in five states that will soon be going for assembly polls. As part of the consultation process the ECI has been conducting tours in states that will be going for assembly polls soon to take feedback from the political parties and administration. …

Amid spike in Covid cases, Chhattisgarh becomes first state to ban election rallies, processions
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid spike in Covid cases, Chhattisgarh becomes first state to ban election rallies, processions

India TV News  

In the wake of rising coronavirus cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has ordered ban on rallies, processions and other kinds of public events across state. Following the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in the country, the election rallies and campaigning held by all political parties for the upcoming polls have come under scanner. Several politicians, including Delhi Chief …

Voting Will be Held from 8am-6pm on Polling Day, Says EC; Only 'Poor Performers' Left Cong, Quips Najot Kaur Sidhu
2 years, 11 months ago

Voting Will be Held from 8am-6pm on Polling Day, Says EC; Only 'Poor Performers' Left Cong, Quips Najot Kaur Sidhu

News 18  

The Election Commission is set to hold a press conference at 12pm today amid demands to postpone polls due to the Omicron threat. A delegation of the EC had yesterday met district and division level officials in UP to review the preparations for the next year’s state assembly elections. Meanwhile, in an attempt to avoid any case of rebellion after …

Consult health experts, government on Covid situation, not political parties: Congress tells ECI
2 years, 11 months ago

Consult health experts, government on Covid situation, not political parties: Congress tells ECI

India Today  

Lashing out at the Election Commission, the Congress Thursday asked it to consult health experts, seek data on Covid-19 from the government and take an independent decision on holding elections in five states rather than acting like a "toothless tiger". Taking exception to Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra's remarks in Lucknow that all political parties favoured holding elections on time …

No plans to reduce Covid-19 isolation period, poll body to decide on election rallies, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

No plans to reduce Covid-19 isolation period, poll body to decide on election rallies, says Centre

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry is not planning to decrease the isolation period for patients who are no longer symptomatic of Covid-19, in line with the Centre for Disease Control guidelines. However, with respect to political rallies taking place in poll-bound states, the union health ministry in its media briefing on Thursday said that the Election Commission is the apex body …

Ramp up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states: EC tells Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Ramp up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states: EC tells Centre

India TV News  

Highlights EC today sought data Covid cases in poll bound states from Ministry of Health. The Election Commission of India on Monday asked the Centre to ramp up vaccination in states with upcoming assembly elections, given the rise in Covid cases across the country, along with a new covid variant Omicron spreading in several states. The statement comes after the …

Speed up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states, Election Commission tells Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Speed up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states, Election Commission tells Centre

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has asked the Centre to speed up Covid-19 vaccination in poll-bound states. In states where the vaccine coverage is low, the Election Commission has asked the health ministry to expedite the vaccination process so that the population is fully inoculated at the earliest. When asked about this, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said that the …

Control crowds in rallies, consider postponing polls: Allahabad HC requests PM Modi, EC amid Omicron threat
3 years ago

Control crowds in rallies, consider postponing polls: Allahabad HC requests PM Modi, EC amid Omicron threat

India TV News  

Highlights Allahabad HC requests PM Modi, Election Commission to postpone polls, control crows in rallies Assembly polls in 5 states UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur are to be held next year Allahabad HC request has come amid Omicron threat in the country, possibility of third Covid wave The Allahabad High Court on Thursday requested the Election Commission, Prime Minister …

Centre tells poll-bound states to ramp up Covid vaccination exponentially amid Omicron scare
3 years ago

Centre tells poll-bound states to ramp up Covid vaccination exponentially amid Omicron scare

India TV News  

Highlights Centre advised states slated to hold polls in coming months to ramp up vaccination exponentially. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan advised states to maintain preparedness for fighting pandemic. The Centre on Thursday advised states slated to hold Assembly polls in the next few months to ramp up Covid vaccination exponentially to protect the vulnerable population given the steady rise …

Covid-19: Consider delaying Assembly polls, Allahabad HC tells govt amid Omicron threat
3 years ago

Covid-19: Consider delaying Assembly polls, Allahabad HC tells govt amid Omicron threat

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court has asked the government to consider postponing the upcoming Assembly elections by one or two months in light of the Covid-19 threat in the country. The high court also asked the government to consider banning rallies and political gatherings ahead of the elections scheduled early next year in five states of the country and to take …

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah
3 years ago

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The home minister speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit said that the country saw a welcome change as the BJP government came to power and provided stability India saw a welcome change in 2014 as the Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power with full majority and provided stability seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Union Home Minister …

From Assembly polls to COVID-19 vaccine drive: BJP's agenda for its national executive meet today
3 years, 1 month ago

From Assembly polls to COVID-19 vaccine drive: BJP's agenda for its national executive meet today

Firstpost  

The last meeting of the national executive took place at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in January 2019 The Bharatiya Janata Party will hold its national executive meeting on Sunday in Delhi, which will see the attendance of leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and party president J P Nadda. BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national head …

BJP Will Register Massive Victory in 2022 Uttarakhand Polls, Says JP Nadda
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP Will Register Massive Victory in 2022 Uttarakhand Polls, Says JP Nadda

News 18  

BJP president JP Nadda on Wednesday asserted that the party is all set to notch up a big win in the 2022 assembly election in Uttarakhand on the strength of development works done in the state by the party’s double engine government. Recalling how the people of Uttarakhand had asserted their faith in the leadership of Narendra Modi and ensured …

BJP to run special campaign on PM Modi's birthday to achieve highest number of vaccinations
3 years, 3 months ago

BJP to run special campaign on PM Modi's birthday to achieve highest number of vaccinations

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will run a special campaign on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 to help maximum people get inoculated against Covid, aiming to break all previous records. Announcing the campaign from his residence on Friday, BJP president J P Nadda said party workers at booth level will help maximum people get vaccinated against …

Political parties should set example, avoid gatherings: CM Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 3 months ago

Political parties should set example, avoid gatherings: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Deccan Chronicle  

Thane: Political parties should avoid holding public gatherings in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday. "Political parties including the Shiv Sena should avoid public gatherings in view of the coronavirus threat," the chief minister said on this occasion. The chief minister also said that at the moment he would prefer to open "Arogya …

'Test-Track-Treat-Tika': PM Modi's mantra to states with high caseload to flatten Covid curve
3 years, 5 months ago

'Test-Track-Treat-Tika': PM Modi's mantra to states with high caseload to flatten Covid curve

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that rising Covid-19 cases in few states are still a matter of concern. Reviewing the Covid-19 situation with Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, the Prime Minister asked the CMs to adopt effective measures to combat the pandemic and focus on micro-containment zones. "80 per cent new Covid …

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more

The Hindu  

Seventy-one districts reported COVID case positivity rate of more than 10% in the week from June 23 to 29, the government said, adding that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over. BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, stood up on their seats and held up photos of party workers allegedly killed during post poll violence as …

Opposition in Assam in quarantine during pandemic: Nadda
3 years, 5 months ago

Opposition in Assam in quarantine during pandemic: Nadda

India TV News  

The opposition parties in Assam were in quarantine with some in the ICU during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, BJP president JP Nadda said on Tuesday. The opposition parties emerge only during elections as "political tourists" but after that, they are nowhere to be seen, Nadda claimed while addressing a meeting of the state BJP executive virtually. Nadda …

PM Modi holds Covid review meeting, says ’involve NGOs to expand vaccination drive’
3 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi holds Covid review meeting, says ’involve NGOs to expand vaccination drive’

Live Mint  

During a review meeting to assess the status of the Covid-19 vaccination drive in India, officials told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they are in touch with state governments to explore and implement innovative methods to reach people for vaccination. He was briefed about the age-wise vaccination coverage as well as about the vaccine coverage among healthcare workers, frontline workers …

Sonia urges Congress workers to ensure maximum vaccination
3 years, 6 months ago

Sonia urges Congress workers to ensure maximum vaccination

The Hindu  

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asked party colleagues to play an active role in ensuring vaccination coverage of 75 % of India’s population by the year end and also address the issue of hesitancy with regard to COVID-19 vaccines. Following a virtual meeting of the general secretaries and All India Congress Committee in-charges of various States with Ms. Gandhi, …

Uttar Pradesh to begin vaccination using cluster approach in rural areas
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to begin vaccination using cluster approach in rural areas

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has devised a micro-plan to increase the vaccination drive to 10 lakh people on average by July. To ensure that the micro plan is properly implemented, the vaccination programme will be expanded as a dry run from June 17 to June 26 by forming various clusters across the state. Speaking to India Today TV, Uttar Pradesh …

Tractor-cum-bus spreads vaccine awareness in UP's Lucknow, few take jab
3 years, 6 months ago

Tractor-cum-bus spreads vaccine awareness in UP's Lucknow, few take jab

India Today  

In a bid to encourage people residing in a village area in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow to get themselves vaccinated against Covid-19, Radha Soami Satsang Beas, a private organisation with the help of Lucknow district administration, has started free tractor-cum buses for the villagers to take the jab. Around 11:10 am, India Today team left the Radha Soami Satsang Beas vaccination …

Like Polling Booths, India Needs Last-Mile Connectivity for Its COVID Vaccination Drive Too
3 years, 6 months ago

Like Polling Booths, India Needs Last-Mile Connectivity for Its COVID Vaccination Drive Too

News 18  

The destructive second wave of COVID-19 is ravaging India, with nearly 25.5 million cases and 283,248 deaths recorded as of the end of May. India’s rural areas cover 66.5 per cent of the country’s population. Further, with just over 34 per cent of Indians having internet connection, and only 4 per cent of Indians in rural areas and 23 per …

India's vaccination coverage had expanded to 90% before Covid-19 pandemic hit: PM Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

India's vaccination coverage had expanded to 90% before Covid-19 pandemic hit: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the vaccination coverage in India, which was 60 per cent when he took office in 2014, had jumped to 90 per cent before the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said that a new health infrastructure has been developed in the country since the pandemic began. Modi …

Congress criticises UP govt's vaccination drive, alleges abrupt cancellation of appointment with Governor
3 years, 6 months ago

Congress criticises UP govt's vaccination drive, alleges abrupt cancellation of appointment with Governor

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Friday attacked the Yogi Adityanath government over the alleged slow pace of vaccination against coronavirus, and claimed that at this rate it would take 13 years to inoculate the state's 22 crore population. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu also said they had sought Governor Anandiben Patel's appointment to raise this and other issues …

Politics over vaccine gains momentum in Mumbai amid acute shortage
3 years, 6 months ago

Politics over vaccine gains momentum in Mumbai amid acute shortage

India Today  

“What BMC and Shiv Sena couldn’t do, the BJP has managed for you. welcome your leader who’s arranged the vaccines for you,” an announcement was made at a vaccination camp in Mumbai minutes before the BJP leader made a grand entry with his supporters. On June 4, BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar organised a vaccination camp in the suburban area of …

Mission June: UP govt's massive COVID-19 vaccination drive aims to inoculate 1 crore across 75 districts
3 years, 6 months ago

Mission June: UP govt's massive COVID-19 vaccination drive aims to inoculate 1 crore across 75 districts

India TV News  

A massive vaccination drive to inoculate 10 million people against the novel coronavirus will begin across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh from today. According to a statement by the Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to the state government officials to ensure that all the sections of the society receive a vaccine shot under 'Mission June'. …

BJP's focus is on UP Assembly polls in 2024, not tackling COVID-19, says Shiv Sena
3 years, 6 months ago

BJP's focus is on UP Assembly polls in 2024, not tackling COVID-19, says Shiv Sena

Firstpost  

An editorial in Saamana said that Centre is working on how to improve its image and win the UP Assembly elections in 2024 after it ‘did not do so well’ in the panchayat polls Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday claimed the BJP, instead of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, was working on how to improve its image and win the …

Extended election campaign pushed Covid-19 cases jump in rural Bengal
3 years, 7 months ago

Extended election campaign pushed Covid-19 cases jump in rural Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Experts believe a prolonged election campaign helped spread the Covid pandemic in Bengals largely rural hinterland. Since the announcement of elections on February 26, till Saturday the number of active cases in West Bengals districts other than Kolkata, increased 48-times. On February 26, when the Election Commission announced the poll dates, West Bengal's number of active Covid cases was just …

Opinion | Dispel all baseless rumours, let all of us work unitedly on the vaccination front
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Dispel all baseless rumours, let all of us work unitedly on the vaccination front

India TV News  

On Friday, when India reported a dip in fresh Covid-19 cases to 3.2 lakhs, there was some good news from the US and also from the vaccination front. The US had started its vaccination program on December 14 last year and in a span of six months, it used more than 20 crore vaccine doses to fully vaccinate 10.5 crore …

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