When liquor shops are open, why Chathurthi celebration is not allowed, asks Annamalai
The Hindu
‘Govt. should have allowed celebration in public places with some restrictions’
State BJP president K. Annamalai has questioned the ban on Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations in public places with installation of Vinayaga idols when liquor shops remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even as liquor shops transact brisk business with no respect for COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, why don’t you allow Vinayaka Chathurthi celebration as usual in public places?,” Mr. Annamalai questioned while addressing reporters at Thoothukudi airport on Wednesday.
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