‘PM said it was a personal decision’: Karnataka minister denies wearing mask, violating COVID norms

Non-adherence to the Covid-19 protocol has started looking like a habit among political leaders in Karnataka. In the latest episode, Karnataka minister Umesh Katti refuses to wear a face mask.

When asked about it, he claimed, “The Prime Minister has said that there is no restriction or self-responsibility with regard to wearing a mask. It is a personal decision to wear or not to wear a mask, he said. I guess I don’t.” If I wanted to wear it, I didn’t. Never mind.”

Umesh Katti is a BJP leader and the Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Forests in Karnataka.

his comments come during Third wave of Kovid-19 in India When many states have imposed restrictions to tackle the spread of the virus. Additionally, people are being fined for not wearing masks in cities.

Congress leader refused to conduct investigation

Earlier, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar was in the news when he refused to test for covid-19 After looking unwell on the first day of Congress’ Mekedatu March, which has been postponed due to the third wave of the pandemic.

“If the health minister wants, let him give his sample. You think I am someone who has come out of the airport? I know the law. You can file a case against me if you want but I will not give my sample,” he said. Said.

A total of four leaders tested positive After joining the Mekedatu March

kovid in karnataka

On Monday, Karnataka reported 27,156 fresh Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths in 24 hours. There are currently 2,17,297 active cases in the state.

The case positivity rate has come down to 12.45 percent and the case fatality rate is 0.05 percent.

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