BJP MP Manoj Tiwari was rushed to Safadarjung hospitalafter being hit by a water canon during a demonstration in front of Delhi ChiefMinister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.
"Manoj Tiwari sustained injuries near his neck andis currently undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital," a sourcefamiliar with the North-East Delhi MP told.
The incident took place on Tuesday during a demonstrationby the BJP in front of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's official residenceover the Delhi Disaster Management Authority's (DDMA) order restrictingcelebration of Chhath Puja in the national capital.
As per the fresh Covid-19 guidelines issued by the DDMAearlier this month, Chhath Puja celebrations in the city have been prohibitedin public places and people have been advised to celebrate it in their homes.
Earlier, Tiwari had said that he would defy the DDMA'sorders to celebrate the most popular festival of Bihar, Jharkhand, parts ofUttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
"If opening of swimming pools in the capital havenot led to a spike in Covid cases, how will Chhath Puja celebrations wherepeople stand in water for a short while spread infection?" he asked.
"Kejriwal government can make the body temperaturecheck mandatory for entry into Chhath Puja sites and also make it necessary tovideo record the celebrations. Nearly two crore vaccine doses have beenadministered in Delhi. Covid cases are at an all time low in Delhi," headded.
"Chhath is celebrated hygienically and bymaintaining social distancing as fasting women are not supposed to touchanyone. It can be celebrated while adhering to all the Covid-19guidelines," the actor-turned-politician told.
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To garner support of the Purvanchal community, Tiwari hasalso started a 'Rath Yatra' (chariot procession) in Delhi.