BJP MP APARAJITA FINED FOR VIOLATING SOCIAL DISTANCING
Bureau,Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP of Bhubaneswar Ms. Aparajita Sarangi, here on Thursday, invited criticism for violating social distancing norms after pictures of her with supporters at a party worker’s house went viral on social media.
The parliamentarian said she had volunteered to pay the fine as per the Covid-19 rules. “Under very special circumstances, I went to the residence of BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan, yesterday (Wednesday). I fully appreciate & respect people’s concern regarding adherence to Covid-19 norms. It is a good sign. Acknowledging my duty, I have volunteered to pay the fine due,” she tweeted.
The Commissionerate Police said it had collected fines from 21 people for violating the Covid-19 guidelines.
“It has come to our notice that Social Distanacing & requirement of wearing masks was not followed at a political congregation in Bhubaneswar. Fines were collected from 21 identified participants as per law. We request all to follow the social distancing norms scrupulously,” tweeted Bhubaneswar DCP.
