Even as you read this, plenty of barbs are being traded over the holding of the Kumbh Mela, the spread of COVID-19 and how our battle against this disease has prolonged and become tougher because of mass congregation.

Now, other religious gatherings have also added to the mix, and the one unifying and absolutely clear message we take away is that any and every gathering is a super spreader. It does not have to be a particular religion or a caste.