Why COVID-19 cases suddenly spiked across India? Harsh Vardhan explains Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan noted that the sudden rise in coronavirus cases is largely or may be event-driven comprising local body elections, grand weddings, and farmers' protest BusinessToday.In | April 7, 2021 | Updated 15:19 IST Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that one of the major reasons for the spike in coronavirus cases was people not following COVID-appropriate behaviour. Vardhan explained that although the situation is under control, lax behaviour in following the protocols is the main culprit behind the surge in cases. The Union minister noted that the sudden rise in cases is largely or maybe event-driven comprising local body elections, grand weddings, and farmers' protest.