AGARTALA, July 12 (TIWN): The opposition political spirit might be hampered as Tripura BJP Govt has prohibited all types of social and political gathering. But ironically, this decision taken by the Govt of Tripura came after various programmes were conducted by the ruling BJP party itself without social distancing. However, Law Minister Ratanlal Nath said that for all political parties same rules to be applied and it needs to be strictly followed. At the same time, from night 9 PM to next day 5 AM curfews to continue. Tripura has reported second COVID-19 death with the numbers of increasing cases. Chief Minister Biplab Deb has confirmed this via tweet on Saturday late night. The deceased was admitted in AGMC. Earlier, another patient had committed suicide inside the GB hospital, although, she has not been considered as COVID-19 deceased. Tripura's positive cases are also increasing and to touch about 2000. Tripura Govt has also imposed curfew from night 9 PM to morning 5 AM, banning all types of social and political gathering.

In Border areas 7 PM to 7 AM the night curfew will be continued. He said, Social, Political, Academic, Cultural, Religion, Entertainment gathering will remain Prohibited till the last order, asking people regardless political colour to understand the gravity of the concern. This decision came after over 150 cases tested in Tripura. The Minister said, these rules will be strictly followed without any compromise. Law Minister Ratanlal Nath added, "Don't come out of home without necessity. Enough we requested, but now strict actions will be taken. Help yourself, society and Govt to control the case. Everything is not under Govt's hands and that's why cooperation of people are needed". However, no emergency services will be halted, said the Minister.

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