Published 18:55 IST, March 4th 2020

Coronavirus: President Kovind cancels traditional Holi gathering at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Ram Nath Kovind announced that this year the Rashtrapati Bhavan would not be hosting Holi gatherings amidst the Coronavirus scare in the country

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As India sees a sudden surge in number of Coronavirus cases being reported, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted to anunce that this year Rashtrapati Bhavan would t be hosting tritional Holi garings. His anuncement comes shortly after Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan revealed that 28 people h been confirmed Coronavirus-positive in country, including in New Delhi. 

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Earlier in day, PM Modi h also said that he will t be participating in any 'Holi Milan' programme this year amidst Coronavirus scare in country. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, PM Modi said that to reduce mass garings and to avoid spre of Coronavirus he will t be participating in any Holi related events. 

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah followed soon after, anuncing that he too would t take part in any Holi celebrations this year. Amit Shah also postponed his public rally which was scheduled to be held on March 15 in Hyderab, Telangana due to Coronavirus scare in state. 

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18:55 IST, March 4th 2020