Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar said that India has emerged as a global power by choosing the path of peace and development, whereas Pakistan embraced division and terrorism.
This marks the second large protest in five weeks at the location near the Tower of London, with organizers estimating around 6,000 participants. The rally ended peacefully with no arrests.
Sambhal Police said that security forces were on duty for long hours on March 13 and 14 to maintain law and order, working shifts of 14 to 16 hours to ensure that the festival passed without incident.
The Muslim Council of Elders, led by Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasised the urgent need to promote dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and peace in response to the growing rhetoric of hatred, extremism, discrimination, and Islamophobia.
"It was done only to protect law and order. Nobody is above the law, and it will always take its own course. When somebody takes law and order into his hands, the law will definitely take action. That time which Amit Shah ji mentioned, it was a volatile situation in Assam. There was anarchy
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday expressed his concerns over the recent sarpanch murder in Beed, Maharashtra, stating that the district was once known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended an Iftar party organised at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, where she underscored the importance of social harmony and unity in the country.
Speaking to the media amid Holi celebrations, Tej Pratap said, "Celebrate Holi in a peaceful manner. It has been decided that Tejashwi ji is going to be the CM this time."
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday stated that there were many attempts to disturb the peace in the state after a blast occurred at Thakurdwara Temple in Khandwala, Amritsar, late last night.
The situation in Jharkhand's Giridih district remains peaceful after clashes broke out between two communities during Holi celebrations on Friday, leading to vehicles being torched.
Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, underscored that the UAE supports all measures agreed upon by the two countries to enhance security and peace at the regional and international levels, and consolidate a settlement that initiates a new period of sustainable and constr