The Union minister of state for social justice Ramdas Athawale has written to the Maharashtra Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray demanding to open all places of worship in the state.
Athawale in his letter stated that all the temples and religious places were closed in the state in view of the corovirus outbreak to prevent it's spread. Today people are aware about the pandemic and precautions to be taken to be safe. Also the process of unlocking economic activities has commenced. Therefore, places of worship should also be allowed to reopen.
“The Bombay high court has directed the disaster management team of the BMC to consider opening of Jain temples for Paryushan. In view of this judgment, kindly allow the opening of religious places,” the letter said. He also urged the governor and chief minister to look into this matter sympathetically and do the needful.
Mr Athawale added that all places of worship should follow rules regarding wearing masks, use of sanitizers and physical distancing.