Farmers’ Stir Among Reasons Behind COVID Spread In Villages: Khattar

Mumbai: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the farmers’ agitation is one of the reasons behind COVID-19 spread in villages, some of which are witnessing higher death rates than usual.

While addressing in a virtual press conference, the CM said the movement of those connected with the agitation to and from dharna sites had led to the spread of the infection in villages, some of which have seen “more deaths than the average” number.

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He also said that the Hooda is seeking an all-party meeting on Covid, not once had he appealed to farmers to suspend their stir.

However, Khattar has asked why could he not make a similar appeal to farmers, while referring to Hooda’s open letter.

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He asked, “Can the dangers posed by Covid be ignored.”

“I thought his letter did not deserve even a reply, I just ignored it. He wants to do politics more rather than extend cooperation,” said Khattar.

Meanwhile, Attacking the former CM, Khattar said he and his party should not think of coming to power in the state even in 2029.

“People have seen their misrule, be it their central or state leadership,” Khattar said. However, Khattar also said a handful of union leaders are instigating farmers.

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