Keeping in view of the outbreak of Coronavirus and 30 postive cases recorded in India, Dr GR Ravindranath, General Secretary of Doctor's Association for Social Equality, on Friday has urged the central government to revoke the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) , as mass protests and gatherings might contribute to widespread infection.
In view of the outbreak of Coronavirus and 30 postive cases recorded in India, Dr GR Ravindranath, General Secretary of Doctor's Association for Social Equality, on Friday has urged the central government to revoke the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) , as mass protests and gatherings might contribute to widespread infection.
In a circular issued by Dr GR Ravindranath he has informed that COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly throughout the World. The International Public Health Department and the WHO have advised against people gathering in large numbers.
Hence, the Government must revoke the CAA, as the CAA has created a sense of fear and triggered protests across India. "The health and well being of the citizens is crucial than providing citizenship to refugees. Hence, the government should revoke CAA" he opined.
"In order to control the spread of COVID-19, it is necessary to create a peaceful environment, sense of security and hope, among all the people. It is the responsibility of the central government to educate its citizens on prevention of COVID-19", he informed.