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UP To Only Allow 'Symbolic' Yatra If All Devotees Are Vaccinated
SC stated that "Right to life of citizens is paramount" while requesting the UP government on July 16 to reconsider hosting even a "symbolic" Kanwar Yatra. "All other sentiments whether being religious is subservient to this basic fundamental right," the bench added. The court further warned to pass an order cancelling the yatra if the government fails to comply with the request. The next hearing is on July 19.
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Ex-U'khand CM Says COVID-19 Has "Right To Live", Sparks Controversy
Sparking a controversy, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivdendra Singh Rawat on May 13 stated that the COVID-19 has the "Right to live". Talking to the reporters, Rawat stated, "We think ourselves to be the most intelligent and are out to eliminate it. So it is constantly mutating itself." However, Rawat faced a public anger on social media after making the contentious comment.
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