Chandigarh: Punjab Jail, Mining and Education Minister Harjot Bains has faced backlash from people for not wearing a mask during his visit in Hoshiarpur for the district-level Independence Day function.

When the minister, who arrived at the inauguration of the mohalla clinic, was asked about it, Bains apologised.

He said he will wear a mask right now. Harjot Bains had recuperated recently after testing Covid-19 a few days ago. He resumed work after ending his isolation and recovery from covid.

Pertinently, the Punjab government recently issued fresh directions and made it mandatory for everyone to wear a mask in public places amid rising cases of Covid-19.

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