What’s the perfect destination for your next holiday? How about Uttarakhand, India. A popular destination in the Himalayas, this region provides a number of recreational activities including trekking, water sports and skiing. However, Uttarakhand is getting more and more popular as a tourist destination – but it looks like it won’t be for long.
What is the state of Uttarakhand ?
Uttarakhand has been in the news for all the wrong reasons ever since it was created on November 12, 2000. From wild animal poaching to alleged corruption and nepotism, Uttarakhand has never been a happy place to be. As if that wasn’t enough, the state is now facing another backlash as Covid Airlines continues to be a shadow over air bookings. Covid Airlines, an Indian low-cost carrier, made headlines earlier this year after it was revealed that its planes were used to ferry students who had allegedly participated in a protest against the state government. The protests turned violent and dozens of people were reported to have been injured. Since then, air bookings have plummeted and Covid Airlines has been blamed for the fallout. The airline has already lost thousands of dollars and is said to be struggling to find new customers. Given the current climate in Uttarakhand, it’s no wonder that Covid Airlines is having trouble finding passengers. Air travel is one of the most popular forms of transportation and when it’s difficult to get around, people are less likely to travel. This means that Covid Airlines will continue to struggle until things change in Uttarakhand.
What is happening in Uttarakhand ?
The backlash against the Narendra Modi-led central government in Uttarakhand continues as Covid Airlines again faces criticism over its air bookings. The state government has announced a probe into the matter and locals have staged demonstrations against the company. The unrest comes amid reports that many tourists have not been able to visit various places in the state due to poor weather conditions.
Why are people still protesting Covid’s activities in Uttarakhand?
Since the beginning of Covid’s operations in Uttarakhand, locals have voiced their concerns about the company’s impact on the environment and local communities. The protests against Covid continue, even after the company announced that it would suspend all air bookings in the state. Why are people protesting Covid’s activities? Local residents and activists say that Covid is damaging the environment and exacerbating social inequality. They accuse the company of ignoring local permit conditions and engaging in forced labor, as well as using corrupt officials to get ahead. The protests also call for a more effective public oversight of private companies like Covid. What are some of Covid’s accusations? Covid has accused protesters of being motivated by greed rather than concern for the environment or social justice. In a statement released after announcing its suspension of air bookings, Covid said that “the allegations leveled against us are baseless and without merit.” However, many local residents remain skeptical, pointing to documented cases of forced labor and environmental damage. How have people responded to Covid’s suspension? The backlash against Covid has been intense, with many locals accusing the company of unfairly targeting them
What has been done to stop the protests and boycotts?
As the backlash against the state government in Uttarakhand continues, with protests and boycotts cropping up across the state, there has been some attempt at placating the people. On Wednesday, the state cabinet decided to stop all air bookings in the state, pending inquiry into irregularities in the Air Corporation of India Ltd (AICL). This decision comes a day after CM Trivendra Singh Rawat met AICL Chairman and Managing Director K.S. Reddy. The meeting was seen as an attempt by Rawat to appease the protesters and stem the tide of discontentment. However, this move has only seemed to fan the flames of anger among the people. Some say that this step is only a ploy to divert attention from corrupt practices within AICL. Others say that it is not enough, and that more needs to be done to address their concerns. What are people protesting about? People are protesting against various issues including corruption within AICL, price hikes caused by the state government, and lack of jobs. The protests have spread to many parts of the state, with people refusing to visit tourist spots like Haridwar and Rishikesh. There have also been
Conclusion
Uttarakhand has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this week. First, when reports emerged that a major tourist destination had been closed due to an outbreak of Scrub typhus, the state’s political leadership was quick to claim credit – despite little evidence to support their claims. Now it seems that even air bookings are being impacted by Covid and its toxic clouds: according to a report in The Indian Express, several airlines have either cancelled or postponed flights into Uttarakhand as a result of Covid emissions. This latest development highlights just how difficult it will be for the state’s politicians to reverse the damage that has already been done.
