In a big relief for the people of the state, the UP government has decided to withdraw all complaints which were registered against them for flouting Covid-19 protocols during the lockdown. The complaints were registered against more than 2.5 lakh people in various districts. The complaints were registered under Section 188 of the IPC. Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi told officials that if the complaints are not of serious nature, they should be withdrawn.
The decision will also serve as a warning for the people to abide by the directions of the government and take precautions during such situations in the future.
In a similar decision last month, the government had also issued directions for withdrawal of complaints registered against traders, farmers and others for breaking Covid-19 protocols. UP has also become the first state in the country to take back complaints registered during lockdown. Owing to the successful handling of Covid-19 pandemic, the situation is getting back to normal and the recovery rate of UP has touched 98 per cent, which is higher than that of many states.
The pandemic has been effectively handled in the state through regular sanitisation drives, Covid-19 protocols, contract tracing and testing.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued instructions to conduct paddy purchase work under MSP. He said all permissible facilities should be made available to farmers at the paddy purchasing centres. Payment of farmers’ produce should be ensured within 72 hours. The chief minister was reviewing the works of various departments at a high-level meeting at his official residence here on Saturday.
He said that the state government is committed to women empowerment. For this purpose, various programmes are being conducted in the state. He also directed the officials to ensure effective implementation of schemes related to welfare of women.
The chief minister said that the state government is committed to providing all possible help to the victims of Uttarakhand tragedy. He directed the officials to help and provide relief to the victims of the Uttarakhand disaster while maintaining communication.