Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Piyush Goyal were among the MPs who were seen wearing masks during the renewed winter session. COVID-19 To intimidate
Birla said that once again the cases of Kovid are increasing in some countries. He said that the government has taken prompt steps and asked people to wear masks in crowded places and follow Covid protocols.
He told the members, “Keeping in mind the past trends of the epidemic, we should be cautious.
The government on Wednesday advised people to get vaccinated and wear masks. It also said that random sample testing will be done at airports for passengers arriving from China and other countries.
Apart from MPs, masks were also distributed to journalists covering the winter session of Parliament. Sources said that the Lok Sabha Secretariat has asked the employees to wear masks and follow social distancing norms.
“We were asked to wear masks before entering the Lok Sabha chamber. We welcome this step. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said that the Lok Sabha Secretariat had made arrangements to provide enough masks for the members.
Former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said he had come wearing a mask and was happy to note that Birla has also urged members to wear masks. “Members were wearing masks even before the Speaker’s advice. It is a healthy sign and gives a good signal to the people that MPs have started wearing masks and they should also follow it.”
This comes a day after the health minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi And Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cited concerns raised by three BJP MPs over the spread of coronavirus.
In a letter addressed to Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya said three Rajasthan MPs PP Choudhary, Nihal Chand and Devji Patel have expressed concern and requested them to follow Covid protocols, including the use of masks and sanitisers. be strictly followed. The observance is followed during the march and only those who are vaccinated are allowed to participate.
The MPs have also requested the Union Minister to ensure that the participants are isolated before and after taking part in the march. The minister urged Gandhi and Gehlot to take prompt action keeping in mind the requests made by the three MPs in Rajasthan.
Referring to the letter signed by the three MPs, Mandaviya said they have sought postponement of the yatra in the national interest if adherence to COVID protocols cannot be ensured keeping in mind public health concerns.
(With inputs from PTI)
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