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“life is there” so is the world (The world exists only if you are alive),” Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav said while hearing a plea for bail that he granted. After his remarks on Kovid-19 and elections, he noticed that the court was very crowded. “If possible, consider postponing the election, as rallies and meetings may take place later when we are all alive.”
PM’s praise Narendra Modi The court also made similar requests to him, for his government’s initiative towards “free vaccination” in a country with a huge population. “He is commendable and the court appreciates him and requests the Prime Minister to take strict steps in view of this terrible pandemic situation. Consider stopping and postponing rallies, meetings and upcoming elections…” the order said. “Our Constitution has given us the right to life under Article 21.”
The court directed that a copy of the order be sent to the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court, the Election Commission and the Central Government.
Justice Yadav began by expressing concern over the rising number of Covid cases. “In view of this growing threat, many countries such as China, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany and Scotland have imposed partial or complete lockdowns,” he said, adding, “The third wave is knocking at our door. The wave has seen devastation.A large number of people were infected during Panchayat elections and West Bengal elections.
He said, ‘Now the UP elections are near. Parties are holding rallies of lakhs of people, where it is impossible to follow the COVID protocol. If it is not stopped in time, the consequences will be more disastrous than the second wave.”
To save the public from the third wave of Corona, the election rallies of political parties should be banned. Parties should be asked to campaign through Doordarshan and newspapers.”
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