BELAGAVI:
Amid a lockdown to check coronavirus spread in Karnataka, a BJP MLA has taken out an ”Agnihotra procession” here, claiming that smoke emitted from the ritual fire would ward off COVID-19. The MLA, Abhay Patil, accompanied by several followers, dragged a push cart with smoldering cowdung cakes, neem, camphor and other herbs which forms ”Agnihotra” on Monday.
The lockdown and COVID-19 protocols were allegedly flouted and police too reportedly did not interrupt the procession taken out with a purpose to defeat the pandemic.
Abhay Patil MLA south had organized HOMA/Havana at 4 places today evening @iamabhaypatil #homa Puja pic.twitter.com/kBj2ljYycu
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Speaking to reporters later, Patil said the Agnihotra procession was a reminder of the ancient medicinal practices of India.
He added that he would continue performing the ritual till June 15. PTI
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