Here is why Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi’s office was sealed by the BMC

In an order, zonal deputy commissioner cum incident commander, BMC, Rabinarayan Jethy said the office will be sanitised before the expiry of the 15-day period. He has also asked to furnish the names, addresses and other details of the participants for COVID-19 testing as a precautionary step.

Notably, protesting the MP’s mindless act, a group of COVID-19 warriors, sanitation workers, ASHA workers and health workers lodged a complaint with the Bhubaneswar DCP, demanding action against the MP.

In the viral video, the MP was seen celebrating her birthday in a huge gathering, violating COVID-19 guidelines. She neither wore a face mask nor seemed to follow the mandatory social distancing norms.

The COVID-19 warriors said a responsible person like an MP not giving extra heed to the COVID-19 guidelines is unfortunate. They are the persons advising us to follow the guidelines to beat the pandemic but they are often being caught not adhering to the protocols.