Despite the fact that no more than 20 people are allowed to attend wedding function in the state, the covid norms are being flouted with impunity in Punjab and that too by none other than the elected representatives.
Recently, a video has gone viral on the social media sites in which Congress MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal could be seen dancing and enjoying a wedding function in Phagwara while giving two hoots to covid norms.
In the video, it was evident that more than 20 people are present at the wedding function and none was seen wearing mask or maintaining social distancing. It is learnt that the wedding function was of the Phagwara’s ex-councillor Davinder Sapra’s daughter and many local leaders and among other guests were invited.
Though the organizers have claimed that it was a family function with limited gathering and all covid19 norms were duly followed, however, the video shows a complete different picture.
Besides, the video has also drawn criticism from the common people who termed it blatant misuse of political power. They demanded strict against the MLA and sought the intervention of CM Captain Amarinder Singh.
Also, it is pertinent to mention that Punjab Police on daily basis have been issuing challans to the violators of covid guidelines but when it comes to political leaders, hardly any action is taken.
Meanwhile, despite repeated attempts Congress MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal could not be contacted.
However, in conversation with True Scoop News, Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Deepti Uppal said that she hasn’t received any complaint in the matter so far.