BJP ready for virtual poll rallies in 5 States
The Hindu
It’s the job of poll panel to decide, says Union Minister
As cases of the Omicron variant of the 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.”

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












