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Updated March 24th, 2020 at 13:36 IST

Varun Gandhi seeks action on his constituency's DM & SP and leading Janta Curfew parade

Instead of asking the people to be vigilant and stopping them from gathering, the two officers were spotted leading the local crowd blowing conches 

Reported by: Devarshi mankad
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Varun Gandhi has asked for called for action to be taken against the Superintendent of Police (SP) and District Magistrate (DM) of Pilibhit - his own constituency - for engaging with the crowd and leading a procession during 'Janta curfew'.

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Gandhi calls for action

Instead of asking the people to be vigilant and stopping them from gathering, the two officers were spotted leading the local crowd blowing conches and banging utensils, in order to express gratitude to those in essential services. 

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In an address to the nation on March 19, PM Modi asked the citizens to follow a 14-hour nation-wide 'Janta curfew' in order to break the contact chain and stop the spread of the virus. In the address, he asked the citizens to thank those in essential services - doctors, delivery boys, media, security personnel, etc by clapping hands, hitting utensils, at home.

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However, many incidents were reported across the country where people came on the streets in bring groups, in clear violation of the curfew.

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Published March 24th, 2020 at 13:36 IST

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