Bihar Congress on Thursday protested against the NDA government and alleged that the Darbhanga District Administration has denied permission for Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's programme at Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga, Bihar.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his condolences over the deaths and announced an ex-gratia grant of four lakh rupees to the families of all the deceased.
Kumar's statement comes in the backdrop of Amas-Darbhanga Expressway being constructed under the ambitious Bharatmala project of the central government. This expressway will be a total of 189 km long and will start from Amas in Gaya district and go up to Nawada village in Darbhanga.
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.
Tharoor stressed that it would be a great example if communities could celebrate their respective festivals, such as Holi and Ramzan, simultaneously without politicising the issue.
"Those who are creating this baseless controversy are from BJP's double-engine government. They are confusing the people so that they do not discuss our country's present problems like inflation, unemployment and law and order... The police, government and the administration are in place to
Tharoor stressed that it would be a great example if communities could celebrate their respective festivals, such as Holi and Ramzan, simultaneously without politicising the issue.
Earlier, Darbhanga Municipal Corporation Mayor Anjum Ara made a controversial statement on Tuesday after the peace committee meeting that due to Friday prayers, playing Holi should be banned between 12.30 pm and 2 pm (on Holi day). The mayor emphasized that the two-hour break would ensure th
Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary criticized Darbhanga Mayor's call for a break during Holi celebrations, stating such statements harm social harmony. He emphasized Bihar's culture of unity and called for action against those making divisive remarks.
BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur on Wednesday criticised the Darbhanga Mayor's holi statement, alleging that she has a "terrorist mentality" and a family history to match.