Coronavirus: Several Indian leaders including PM Modi and President Kovind decide to skip Holi Milan gatherings
New Delhi/IBNS: Several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ramnath Kovind have cancelled their 'Holi Milan' gatherings citing experts advise to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he would not take part in any programme related to festival Holi.
The Prime Minister tweeted, "Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme."
Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2020
President Ramnath Kovind, too, decided to keep away from gatherings on the occasion of Holi.
With alertness and safeguards, we all can help contain the outbreak of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. In a precautionary measure, the Rashtrapati Bhavan will not hold the traditional Holi gatherings.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 4, 2020
Home Minister Amit Shah appealed to the people to avoid mass gatherings to help prevent spread of deadly coronavirus.
Modi government has also approved mega consolidation of PSBs w.e.f 01 April 2020. The merger would result in creation of seven large PSBs with national reach. This would also provide impetus to amalgamated entities by increasing their ability to support larger ticket lending.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 4, 2020
Earlier, in the day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also announced that he will not participate in any Holi Milan programme amid Coronavirus spread.
On Wednesday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan confirmed 28 cases of novel coronavirus India. While the government is taking all measures to contain the spread of the deadly infection, health experts across the world have asked people to avoid public gatherings among other precations.
Coronavirus, which had originated in China's Wuhan late last year, has already spread to over 60 countries with Italy becoming the new hub of the outbreak.
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