The VIP Culture in India: 3
The rise of Covid-19 cases in India has shocked the world. We are completely unprepared and cornered. We do get guidelines almost everyday regarding what procedure and protocols should be followed to maintain social distancing. But how well do the political leaders in India who lay out these guidelines follow them, themselves? Norwegian police said on Friday (9th April 2021) they have fined Prime Minister Erna Solberg for breaking Covid-19 social distancing rules when organizing a family gathering to celebrate her birthday. The fine is for 20,000 Norwegian crowns ($2,352). The two-term prime minister apologized last month for organizing an event to celebrate her 60th birthday with 13 family members at a mountain resort in late February, despite a government ban on events attended by more than 10 people . Solberg herself had not attended the dinner as she needed to go to the hospital to deal with eye issues, but police still hel...