There is no doubt the highly infectious mutant strain is causing mayem in India due to election campaigns, festivals like Kumbh Mela where safety precautions of SOPs are thrown to the winds. People must also be blamed for letting their guard down and government not enforcing SOP guidelines where i most required. Constitutional amendments could have extended the term of state and local bodies under these circumstances but personal ambitions and piwer politics take precedent.
People attend rallies of their own will subjecting themselves to danger of infections apart from those that are hired,motivated,threatened to swell the numbers to demonstrate massive support.
It is the poor, marginalised voters who have to bear the brunt, as rich, powerful influential have all the facilities needed for treatment at their fingertips .
Putting aside personal animosity and blame games, the political parties must stand united to deliver the best possible assistance to poor and needy.
It is gratifying that nations across the world including China and Pakistan are volunteering help, which must be coordinated and distributed fast and efficiently .
