Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor was recently tested positive for Coronavirus and she revealed the same on her Instagram account stating that she will be under isolation for the new few days. It is said that Kanika did not inform the authorities about her travel to London, and instead took a flight to Lucknow, where she hosted a party with more than 100 guests, some of them being personalities and high-profile politicians. She also stayed at a five-star hotel for a couple of days.
Upon knowing the news, many who attended the party or were aware of the same shared the news on Twitter. Among them was Vasundhara Raje who took to Twitter to share the message, "While in Lucknow, I attended a dinner with my son Dushyant & his in-laws. Kanika, who has unfortunately tested positive for #Covid19 was also a guest. As a matter of abundant caution, my son & I have immediately self-quarantined and we’re taking all necessary precautions."
But after she announced the news, Twitterati shared their angst calling her act 'criminal negligence.' Reports state that the party Kanika attended also included BJP MP Dushyant Singh who later attended the Parliament and met the President of India. However, no official confirmation has been received about the same.
The video of the party which she attended was leaked on social media. Here's the footage:
Keeping this alarming situation in mind, many have appealed the government to quarantine the entire Parliament and the staff at President House.
Author Tuhin Shah, also wrote, "I appeal to Shri @myogiadityanath ji to arrest #KanikaKapoor upon her recovery and initiate stringent legal action u/s 3 of Epidemic Act, 1897. Unless a strong example is set, this bio-terrorism will destroy our fight against #coronavirus."
While Shiv Aroor said, "So a celebrity party in Lucknow with #Coronovirus positive singer #KanikaKapoor is finally the compelling reason for Parliament to even consider shutting down. One MP who attended the party ATTENDED PARLIAMENT after the party. Should be shut without any further delay."
Renowned journalist Barkha Dutt mentioned, "Yesterday I questioned wisdom of parliament continuing while everything else was shutting down. And trolls pounced. Sad to have been proven right. #KanikaKapoor positive for #Corona met MP Dushyant Singh who sits next to @derekobrienmp and so on. This is how spread takes place."
President of India met with Dushyant Singh who met with #KanikaKapoor who tested positive for #Corona. In parliament others could have been potentially exposed too Kapoor is a raging idiot & a criminal but why was parliament open when all else was shut. Parliament lock down pls
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) March 20, 2020
Here are some more tweets from popular politicians
On day #JantaCurfew is not enough when we have people like #KanikaKapoor spreading the virus to thousands of people And the chain reaction will go on. 100%lock 🔒 down for 10days it’s the only way to stop india becoming Italy
— Rahul Mahajan (@TheRahulMahajan) March 20, 2020
It’s do or definitely die situation @narendramodi
President of India met with Dushyant Singh who met with #KanikaKapoor who tested positive for #Corona. In parliament others could have been potentially exposed too Kapoor is a raging idiot & a criminal but why was parliament open when all else was shut. Parliament lock down pls
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) March 20, 2020
My colleague @ShivendraAajTak has learnt that #KanikaKapoor escaped screening at Lucknow airport, by colluding with authorities on ground and hiding in the washroom.
— Poulomi Saha (@PoulomiMSaha) March 20, 2020
Time to find & penalise these others culpable too. https://t.co/eelFClXFvG
News is that Singer #KanikaKapoor hid her travel history
— Ashu (@muglikar_) March 20, 2020
Attended social gatherings. 1 of wich was attended by a BJP MP who later went to the parliament as well.
Nw +ChinaVirus
If this is true then@myogiadityanath Jail this lady once she is out of hospital
Dumb bollywodiya
The #KANIKAKAPOOR fiasco has not only exposed inadequate arrangements by Govt to prevent #COVID19 but has also exposed security & immigration at airports. Anyone can hide in washroom & slip out of airport without authorities ever knowing about it? Wow!
— Gaurav Pandhi (@GauravPandhi) March 20, 2020
THIS IS NOT SO REASSURING!
Much concerned about Vasundhara ji and her son & MP, Dushyant ji, who also attended a dinner with artist #KanikaKapoor, who has tested #Corona positive. As Vasundhara ji has told, they have self-quarantined & are taking precautions. My best wishes to them.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) March 20, 2020