Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's sarcasm - only 20 people are exempted at funeral, 1000 people can gather at liquor store

Mumbai. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has questioned the liquor sale exemption in the lockdown. Raut says that only 20 people are allowed to attend the last rites but, 1 thousand people can gather at the liquor store. Raut sarcastically - Dead bodies do not have spirit (spirit) and shops have spirit (alcohol)! Is that why more people are being given discounts?

On May 5, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Punya Salil Srivastava, outlined the guidelines for social distancing. He had said that no more than 50 people can gather at the wedding function. At the same time, no more than 20 people will be allowed to attend the funeral.

No liquor sale exemption in Maharashtra

The central government has exempted liquor sales with conditions in the third phase of the lockdown that began on May 4. Maharashtra had also decided to open liquor shops but, after crowding the shops, withdrew the decision. There are long lines at liquor shops across the country. In many places people are not taking care of social distancing. In such a situation, the police have to close shops.

Supreme Court said- consider home delivery of alcohol

On Friday, the Supreme Court, hearing a petition, said that state governments should consider home delivery of liquor to maintain social distancing. The petitioner argued that the sale of liquor in the lockdown should not endanger the life of the common man. The Ministry of Home Affairs should give clarification to the states on the sale of liquor. The Supreme Court did not give any clear order on this petition, but advised the states for home delivery of liquor.