Sunanda Jayaram has over the years earned a reputation of being a compulsive contrarian who has made a career out of opposing even well-intentioned policies. The plea against Cauvery Aarti is no different.
Haryana Police has also taken precautionary measures with Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta stating that 40 checkposts have been set up strategically in Sirsa, especially on routes coming in from neighbouring states.
One hopes it does not happen, but if this Diwali you are asked to stay at home and not go meet your friends and family 'because of third wave', thank a 'farmer'.