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COVID-19 scare: Indian PM Modi not to attend any Holi program



NEW DELHI: Following the coronavirus scare, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that as a precaution he will not participate in any ‘Holi Milan’ program.

“Experts across the world have advised reducing mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan program,” Modi tweeted.

His remarks came a day after over 21 Italian tourists were brought from Jaipur to ITBP Hospital in Manesar and also six people from Agra were shifted to the national capital.

(with inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 04 March 2020 16:01 PM

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