Public events during Durga Puja scrapped in UP amid COVID-19

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that public events related to Durga Puja will not be permitted to take place in the state this year amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. No roadside celebrations will be allowed across UP. Furthermore, not more than 100 people will be allowed to watch Ramlila at a time, Adityanath added.