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"Provocative statement" Darbhanga BJP MP on mayor's statement on Holi

Following the outrage, the Darbhanga Mayor expressed regret for her statement on Holi and clarified that she intended to maintain peace in the city.

ANI Mar 12, 2025 17:30 IST googleads

BJP MP from Darbhanga, Gopal Jee Thakur (Photo/ANI)

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): BJP MP from Darbhanga, Gopal Jee Thakur, on Wednesday condemned the controversial statement of the Mayor of Bihar's Darbhanga on Holi who had suggested a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.
A controversy erupted after the Mayor of Darbhanga, Bihar, proposed that playing Holi should be banned between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm- a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.
Following the outrage, the Darbhanga Mayor expressed regret for her statement on Holi and clarified that she intended to maintain peace in the city.
"I have expressed regret over my statement. From early in the morning, the people are calling me Bangladeshi and anti-national. My intention was for peace to be maintained in Darbhanga. But, if anyone's faith has been hurt, I express regret over my statement".
Responding to the Mayor's statement, Thakur told ANI, "Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara's statement is condemnable. Giving such a provocative statement at a peaceful place should be taken into cognisance by the administration..."
Meanwhile, Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav said on Wednesday that people of every faith should be allowed to practice their religion.
He stated that both the Holi and Namaz have their place and highlighted the harmony associated with each festival.
"... No one can be stopped (from practising their religion), no matter what religion or ideology they belong to. As far as Namaz is concerned, the administration should decide the place to offer Namaz... Holi has its place, Namaz has its place... Both Holi and Ramazan are festivals of love and harmony..."
"No one's statement can have a bearing on these two festivals. Such kind of people are living in the society who do not have any understanding of Gita, Bible and the Quran," he added. (ANI)

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