Let’s give this message to the world that Maharashtra has given priority to saving the lives of the people! – Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray appeals to Dahihandi teams.
The positive response of Govinda teams to the call of the Chief Minister.
Let’s give the message to the world that Maharashtra has given priority to saving the lives of the people by setting aside its festivals and celebrations for some time. He also clarified that the first priority of the government today is to save the lives of the people. 
He was speaking when the Chief Minister interacted with Govinda groups in the state in an online meeting today. Responding to the heartfelt request of the Chief Minister, the office bearers of the Dahihandi squads also expressed their desire to celebrate the festival in a different way by taking up social and health-related activities instead of Dahihandi.
Consider health first
The Chief Minister said that all of us have the same sentiments about festivals and celebrations but today the issue is health and saving the lives of the citizens. So when the question of what to give first priority comes up, of course, health has to be considered first. We’ve been fighting the coronavirus for the last year and a half, so there are restrictions on us, but these restrictions need to be considered. Some speak out against this restriction. They should agitate against Corona rather than agitate against the government.
The experience around the world is bitter
The whole world is plagued by this virus. There is a need to understand the reasons behind the orphaning of children in the last two waves, whose male or female doers have become orphans. Your experience in two waves is horrible. Not only ours but also the experience of the world is bitter. Even in a country given two doses, the third wave has now wreaked havoc. Restrictions are being re-imposed in many countries.
Still need to be careful
The Policy Commission has raised its concerns in its report on the possibility of a third wave and the number of ICU beds required. This virus is deadly. We do not yet have a solid drug available but we know the way to prevent corona. We also have another wave in some districts. Although the infection seems to have subsided in some places, this is a “window period” for you. Which you want to use to keep your finances running smoothly and to comfort those with stomachs on their hands.
No alternative.
Our system is still fighting Corona at the risk of our lives. If we do not act with understanding, we will never be able to get out of this danger. Thackeray said, “We are enabling our health system. We have set a different record by vaccinating 11 lakh people in a single day.” We are increasing the number of oxygen, ICU beds. But our oxygen production is limited to 1200 to 1300 MT per day. The Chief Minister also clarified that if the demand for oxygen for Corona patients exceeds 750 MT, except for the oxygen requirement of other patients, we will have to lock down once again.
Continue cooperation- Ajit Pawar
The second wave has not yet receded in Maharashtra, with the possibility of a third wave being raised. Stating that there is no point in accepting the threat while all are being told that the Delta Plus virus is deadly and spreading fast, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar appealed to all religions to celebrate all their festivals so simply, stay at home and cooperate with the government. He explained that if the infection got out of hand, the success achieved so far by strict adherence to restrictions would be wasted.
Priority to keep the economy afloat with the safety of the citizens
Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte said that some restrictions have been eased to keep the economy afloat and the first priority of the government today is to ensure the safety of the people and save the lives of the citizens. He clarified that this precaution needs to be taken further in the future.
Opinions of officers and dignitaries
The festival is attended by a large number of people in the age group of 35. Commissioner Chahal said that we have not yet fully vaccinated the youth in this age group. He informed about the third wave warning given by the National Institute for Disaster Management as well as the Policy Commission. BahrinMumbai Police Commissioner Shri. Nagarale confirmed the suggestion of the commissioner. He expressed the need to celebrate all the festivals including Ganeshotsav with simplicity during the Coronation period.
According to Dr Sanjay Oak, Dahihandi is a very close and cooperative festival. In this game, human layers touch each other while forming layers, water is poured on the limbs while applying layers, if the mask gets wet with water, the safety of the mask is completely lost, he informed the audience that the Delta Plus virus is dangerous and it is spreading rapidly. He feared that even if one of the Govindas in the Dahihandi squad was infected, the entire team would be immediately affected. Corona drew everyone’s attention to the fact that we are still losing our loved ones and appealed to us to celebrate this festival by donating blood, medicines and supplying Corona’s preventive devices, to preserve the “spirit” of our celebration in a different way.
Dr Pandit clarified that although this festival is his favourite, he will not be able to celebrate it because of Corona. In different countries whose citizens have been vaccinated with both doses, the third wave of the corona has reported a dire situation.
The festival is celebrated in crowds and very close human contact which can lead to increased corona infection, said Dr Joshi, adding that now that we have been able to control the second wave in some places, we have been able to relax some restrictions to start the economic cycle. So you will not increase the infection. Dr Suhas Prabhu, Dr Ajit Desai also explained their role.
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