BJP MLA In Maharashtra Violates the Ongoing Lockdown Amid Coronavirus

A BJP MLA from the Wardha district in Maharashtra allegedly violated the lockdown norms by distributing dry ration to people at his residence to mark his birthday.
Confirming the incident, SDO Harish Dharmik said that the MLA, Dadarao Keche, will face action under the Epidemic Diseases Act.
He said that the MLA did not take any permission from the administration in view of the ongoing lockdown to check the spread of novel coronavirus.
At least 100 people gathered outside the MLA's residence to receive free grains before officials and police personnel reached the spot and dispersed them.
The MLA has denied the incident and said it was a "political conspiracy" against him by his opponents.

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