Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Hindu community at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto on the first day of Ram Navami celebrations and extended his warm wishes for the festival.
The university administration had earlier denied permission, citing the absence of the Vice-Chancellor as the reason. Despite the uncertainty, the General Student Union went ahead with the Ram Navami celebration on the university premises on Sunday.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) K Kavitha took part in the Pallaki Shobha Yatra held in Dhoolpet, Hyderabad, to mark the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Speaking about the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations, Ghosh said, "Ram Navami will be celebrated grandly across West Bengal. The police must ensure the peaceful conduct of celebrations. The Hindu community will celebrate the festival as per their traditions, there should be no problems in
The Jharkhand Police have intensified security measures in Giridih ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, focusing on ensuring peaceful processions and festivities.
Posting her wishes on X, she wrote, "Greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. I appeal to all to maintain and uphold the values of peace, prosperity and development of all. I wish the celebration of the Ram Navami all success in a peaceful manner."
BJP MLA T Raja Singh has alleged that restrictions are being imposed on Hindu festivals and atrocities are being committed against Hindus in states governed by the Congress party, including Karnataka and Telangana.
From Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat, authorities are deploying drones, CCTV surveillance, and enhanced police presence to maintain law and order during the auspicious occasion.
West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday alleged that the Mamata Banerjee's police are stopping the people from celebrating Ram Navami.
A scuffle and mild stone pelting took place between two groups during Mangla Julus (procession) as part of the Ram Navami celebration at Jhanda Chawk of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh, officials said on Wednesday.