INDORE: Ministers, students breach Covid protocol at convocation of Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya

INDORE: Ministers, students breach Covid protocol at convocation of Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya

This is despite the fact that university is hit by infection. Nearly 15 staffers including seven professors are infected with coronavirus.

Staff ReporterUpdated: Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:15 PM IST
INDORE: Ministers, students breach Covid protocol at convocation of Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya
Students on dais sans masks at DAVV convocation in Indore on Friday | FP Photo

Indore: The convocation ceremony of Devi Ahilya Vishvidyalaya (DAVV) on Friday witnessed blatant violation of Covid norms as students went to dais to receive degrees without masks.

This is despite the fact DAVV is hit by infection. Nearly 15 staffers , including seven professors are infected with coronavirus.

Similarly, state water resources minister Tulsi Silawat, culture minister Usha Thakur and Indore MP Shankar Lalwani too were without masks.

The convocation function began with Chancellor Anandiben Patel presenting degrees to students. State higher education minister Dr Mohan Yadav was also present at the function.

Ministers Tulsi Silawat, Usha Thakur and MP Shankar Lalwani without mask at DAVV convocation in Indore on Friday

Ministers Tulsi Silawat, Usha Thakur and MP Shankar Lalwani without mask at DAVV convocation in Indore on Friday | FP Photo