While granting bail to an accused in a criminal case, a judge of the Allahabad High Court, at the end of his order, on Thursday drew attention to the increase in cases. omicron version and a possible third wave, and urged the prime minister to “take stronger steps” and consider “stopping and postponing” rallies, meetings and elections.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, in his order urging the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court to frame rules to deal with the situation, said: “Today again, the assembly elections in UP are near, for which parties are holding rallies and meetings and Gathering crowds of millions. It is not possible to follow the COVID protocol in these programmes. If it is not stopped in time, the consequences will be more dire than the second wave.
“If possible, the February elections should be postponed by a month or two because if life goes on, election rallies will continue,” he said.
Praising the Prime Minister, Justice Yadav said: “Our Honorable Prime Minister has started an exercise for corona free vaccination in a country with such a large population. It is commendable and the court appreciates it. We request the Hon’ble Prime Minister to take steps and consider stopping and postponing the rallies and elections in view of the appalling situation… jaan hai toh jahan hai,
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