BJP MLA In Maharashtra Violates the Ongoing Lockdown Amid Coronavirus

  • A BJP MLA from the Wardha district in Maharashtra allegedly violated the lockdown norms by distributing dry ration to people at his residence to mark his birthday.
  • Confirming the incident, SDO Harish Dharmik said that the MLA, Dadarao Keche, will face action under the Epidemic Diseases Act.
  • He said that the MLA did not take any permission from the administration in view of the ongoing lockdown to check the spread of novel coronavirus.
  • At least 100 people gathered outside the MLA's residence to receive free grains before officials and police personnel reached the spot and dispersed them.
  • The MLA has denied the incident and said it was a "political conspiracy" against him by his opponents.
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