Agartala (Tripura) [India], May 30 (ANI): BJP MP, Pratima Bhowmik from Tripura West, participated in puja and havan organised to save the world from COVID-19 pandemic, in Agartala on Friday.

However, Bhowmik and others who participated in the puja flouted the social distancing norms and were also not wearing the face masks.

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"A havan was organized here to save the world from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. This havan will benefit everyone and it will bring peace," said Bhowmik.

India's COVID-19 count rose to 1,65,799, including 89,987 active cases, 71,106 cured/discharged/migrated and 4,706 fatalities, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (ANI)

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