Manoj Tiwari who is a BJP MP and Delhi BJP chief have rejected the allegations that he broke the law and social distancing by playing a game of cricket in Sonipat, Haryana. He said that-
“I have always followed social distancing, lockdown norms. MHA permitted opening of stadiums without spectators. Based on that, I went there and played. All norms were followed.”
As per the report, Manoj Tiwari played a game of cricket at an academy in Sheikhpura of Sonipat district in violation of social distancing and government guidelines for the fourth phase of national lockdown.
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The MHA notification stated that-
“Sports complexes and stadia will be permitted to open; however, spectators will not be allowed.”
As per reports, Tiwari did not wear a mask while playing and was also seen taking selfies with other people present at the ground.
On his official twitter account, he posted a video which shows him playing cricket at a facility with spectators watching. However, it is not clear if the video was shot at the Sonipat game which is under question.