Covid-19: CM ignores Karnataka government order to wear mask

After a day in the Karnataka government mandated wearing masks in public places, most leaders violated that rule. They also violated the rule of social distancing by two feet that was included in the Chief Secretary’s letter dated April 25.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai attended an event at Kodaganur village in Vijayapura district on April 26. Around 60 persons were on stage. Bommai addressed the gathering. But no one was wearing a mask.

Only police personnel and some officers were wearing masks. No more representative or political leader was wearing a mask.

Bheemanagouda Paragonda, an Athani-based lawyer and Congress leader, has written to the Chief Secretary and other officials seeking action against the CM and other leaders flouting Covid-19 norms.

Farmer saves CM

Timely action by a farmer and a police officer saved Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai from a minor mishap at Kodaganur village in Vijayapura district

Mr. Bommai patted a bull and applied tilak to its forehead. Then he moved to do the same to another bull. But the first animal got agitated and tried to escape.

The farmer who has taken the venue to its nose string to hold the bull steady. The CM stretched his hand to the bull’s back. This time, Mr. Bull was charged. Bommai.

The farmer jumped ahead and controlled the bull. A police officer standing near a police officer holding a bull by its horn. The CM also took two steps back and away.