Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat condemned the violence that erupted in Giridih, Jharkhand, on Saturday, calling the incident "unfortunate." He stated that the government controlled the situation and criticized the mosque cover move in Uttar Pradesh.
CM Yogi listened to the grievances of the people and gave instructions to the officials to resolve their problems in the 'Janata Darshan' program, conducted on the premises of the Gorakhnath Temple.
Holi and Ramzan Friday prayers have concluded peacefully in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh with people cooperating with the administration to avoid untoward incidents, an official said.
According to the complaint, the foreign nationals were allowed to stay in the Shakti Heights Apartment on rent by the flat without informing the local police and administration. Upon reaching the site, the police discovered the passports and visas of several women from abroad living here in
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak participated in the Holi festivities and rode a camel to the celebrations. Visuals showed him engaging with the crowd and greeting people on the occasion.
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.
Congress MP Imran Masood celebrated Holi at his residence in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday and said he was doing so to spread a message of love.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attended the Holi celebrations at the party office in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh. Other party leaders and fellow workers joined Akhilesh. A huge crowd had erupted to take part in the celebrations, along with Akhilesh Yadav.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stressed on the importance of national unity, stating that India can only develop when its people are united. He added that no power in the world would be able to prevent India from becoming a developed nation if it is united.