The Inspector General of Ayodhya Range, Praveen Kumar mentioned that 'Peace committees' have also met in all districts in the area to ensure "no tensions" occur between communities.
After the Assembly session concluded on Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, ministers, and MLAs gathered on the lush green lawn in front of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly to participate in the celebrations.
Meanwhile, in view of the upcoming Holi festival, the Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified security measures, activating district intelligence networks and directing all personnel to remain vigilant.
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.
Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal is being covered with a tarpaulin sheet on Wednesday ahead of the Holi festival as per the decision of the local administration.
Speaking to ANI, Sharma highlighted that many people think that on Holi, they can harass women, emphasizing that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, it is not possible.
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.
Ahead of Holi, actor Vidyut Jammwal blew a conch shell as he interacted with media after participating in the celebrations at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura.
"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