Due to the surge in covid, yatra may be prohibited in UT of JK: Sources
Webstory Desk
As the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra inches towards that last few hundred kilometers, the political leaders from Kashmir are proclaiming support for the long march.
On Tuesday, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti affirmed that she will be joining the Kashmir leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra.
“I’ve been formally invited to join Rahul Gandhi ji for his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir today. Salute his indomitable courage and I believe it is my duty to stand with someone who has the courage to challenge fascist forces. Will be joining him in his march towards a better India,” the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said in a tweet.
Leaders of the National Conference (NC) in Kashmir including its President Farooq Abdullah are also expected to join the yatra.
The decision of the PDP leader came at a time when the Bharat Jodo Yatra is not attracting regional support in states like Uttar Pradesh (UP) where Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav is unlikely to attend the yatra.
However, sources revealed to Web story, that the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra will likely end before reaching Kashmir due to the COVID pandemic.
According to sources, given the current COVID situation, this yatra will most likely be prohibited in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, mock drills were held at all health facilities in the states and union territories on Tuesday to ensure the readiness of the COVID-19 health facilities to meet the increase in clinical care needs due to any spurt in cases.
Following the advisory “Guidelines for International Arrivals,” issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has commenced random post-arrival testing for international arrivals at Delhi Airport.
