BJP workers not infected with Covid as they 'work hard': Gujarat MLA

March 22, 2021 09:21

A Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party MLA said workers of his party do not get infected with the coronavirus since they "work hard."

Rajkot (South) legislator Govind Patel's take on coronavirus came after reporters asked him if the flouting of guidelines by political leaders and workers during poll campaigning was resulting in a spike in cases.

"Those who work hard do not get coronavirus infection. BJP workers work hard, and therefore, not a single worker has been infected with the virus," Patel claimed.

During campaigning for the local bodies polls last month, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tested positive for COVID-19, while many other leaders of the ruling party have also been infected during the pandemic, including state unit chief CR Paatil and several MLAs.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

'I would've been completely lost...'

'You are the light to our world. We love you so much.'

The spin twins have been really good: Rossouw lauds PBKS bowlers

Punjab Kings batter Rilee Rossouw lauded the bowlers following their seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk on Thursday.

'Have Rs 20L. How to manage investments'

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get...

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.