Amid Omicron scare, Covid grips political circles as public rallies continue in poll-bound states

Despite the rising cases of Covid-19 and the Omicron variant, large public rallies are continuing in the poll-bound states. Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who was campaigning in Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Punjab, tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Congress MP Deepender Hooda, Union minister Mahendra Nath Pandey are among those who have tested Covid positive. India Today looks at political leaders who are seen flouting Covid-appropriate norms like masking and physical distancing during poll rallies.