No more Lockdowns in Assam; Bohag Bihu celebrations will be held: Himanta Biswa

GUWAHATI: "Bihu will be held this time. If not, the artistes will be severely impacted. Therefore, I have urged that Bihu should be held albeit with added precautions such as wearing of masks," Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opined amid the resurgence of COVID-19 across India.

"The question of lockdown does not arise. In fact, it is not good to even think about such things" Sarma, hot on the campaign trail for the election, said.

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The Health Minister also said that 2-3 artistes have called him asking whether Bihu will be permitted in spite of the second wave of the virus. "I assured them that the celebrations will be held as usual. There is nothing wrong with celebrating Bihu."

Bohag Bihu celebrations this year will begin on Wednesday (14 April) and end on Friday (16 April).

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India on Thursday reported 59,074 new COVID-19 infections, the highest in a single day since October 17, or in 159 days, as the country’s second COVID-19 wave continued to push daily case numbers up to levels not seen since the first wave was brought under control last November.

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