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.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Holi at his residence in Dehradun on Friday. Dhami interacted with several girls while celebrating Holi and went to Raj Bhawan to extend his greetings to Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retired).
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.
Several BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh celebrated the Holi festival with great fervor and enthusiasm. The celebrations were marked by music, dancing, and a strong sense of camaraderie, reflecting the cultural significance of Holi.
Amidst the ongoing Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Circle Officer Anuj Chowdhary led a flag march along with other police personnel to ensure the law and order situation in the district.