Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent incidents of reported attacks on processions held across various states during the birth anniversary celebrations of Dr BR Ambedkar on April 14.
Khagen Murmu, while speaking to ANI during a public rally in Malda said, "Mamata Banerjee is trying to turn West Bengal into Bangladesh by inciting Muslims against Hindus and bringing them on the streets... The grand Ram Navami processions were absolutely apolitical, indicating that the Hind
The Jharkhand Police have intensified security measures in Giridih ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, focusing on ensuring peaceful processions and festivities.
"I want to appeal to the West Bengal government to think their decision over. There is never any aggression in such processions, so why do they think such things? I still don't understand," BJP MP told ANI.
The streets of various cities in the state, including state capital Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, have witnessed grand processions being taken out, spreading Gulal on each other and dancing. The festival attracted scores of people participating in the celebration.
Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh concluded peacefully, with both festival processions and prayers taking place without any incidents, the circle officer Anuj Chaudhary said on Friday.
Sambhal Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Vandana Mishra said that the processions celebrating the festivities were carried peacefully as everyone cooperated, which sends a message of peace.
Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) KK Bishnoi on Friday addressed arrangements for Holi celebrations in Sambhal, stating that processions for the festival will be permitted across the city.
President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, said, "It is 'Amrit snan' today. There are three 'Amrit snans'- Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amawasya and Basant Panchami. Amavasya tithi will continue till tonight. Earlier, we had decided that we would not take out the (Akhara) processions due to