Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed sternly on Tuesday to avoid large gatherings during Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav festivals in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a crowd, Uddhav stated that even the Centre has said that the third wave of COVID-19 is expected and has asked states, through a letter, to avoid gatherings during Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav. “We should show this letter to those who want to protest," he added. 

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed sternly on Tuesday to avoid large gatherings during Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav festivals in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a crowd, Uddhav stated that even the Centre has said that the third wave of COVID-19 is expected and has asked states, through a letter, to avoid gatherings during Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav. “We should show this letter to those who want to protest," he added.