Ahead of the festivals of Ram Navami and Eid, peace meetings are being organized in areas that have had problems with communal tension. These meetings are meant to make sure people live together peacefully and respect each other’s religious practices.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Circle Officer of Sambhal, Anuj Chaudhary, made a statement saying that if Muslims want to celebrate Eid by sharing Sevaiyan (a traditional sweet dish), they should also eat Gujiya (a sweet dish) during Holi. This was an attempt to ensure that everyone respects each other’s festivals. However, not all peace meetings are about balancing the rights and respect of both communities. In some places, these meetings seem to focus more on pleasing one community, which leads to restrictions on how Hindus celebrate their festivals.
In Jharkhand, specifically in the Tisri Block of Giridih district, a peace committee meeting was held with the police. The meeting was about renewing the permission for the Ram Navami procession. During the meeting, the police officer, Ranjay Kumar, told the Hindu committee members that they were not allowed to play DJ music during the Ram Navami procession. He said if they played music, the DJ system would be taken away, and the committee members would face action. The police also made it clear that the procession should follow the same route as before.
In other places like Chatra, Saraikela, and Birni, police also held meetings where they told the Ram Navami committees not to play “provocative” or “offensive” songs during the procession. They said that if any song was found that could upset the Muslim community, action would be taken.
These measures are being taken to avoid any kind of conflict or tension during the festivals, but the way rules are being applied in some areas seems to put restrictions on how Hindus celebrate their festivals.
Violence In Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh
On Tuesday, there was a clash in Hazaribagh near Jama Masjid Chowk. A group of Hindus were taking out the Mangla procession, and they were playing some songs during it. A group of Muslims didn’t like the songs and objected. This led to an argument, and both sides started throwing stones at each other.
However, the situation didn’t get worse because the police, who were present in the area, quickly took control and stopped the violence. Nancy Sahay, the Deputy Commissioner of Hazaribagh, gave this information to the public.
No DJ, No Swords Allowed During Ram Navami Procession In Balua, Bihar
A peace committee meeting was held on Wednesday (26th March) at the Balua police station to discuss Eid and Ram Navami celebrations. During the meeting, the police officer, SHO Sunil Kumar, told Hindus not to carry swords during the Ram Navami procession. He also asked them not to play “offensive” songs on the DJ during the procession. If anyone is found playing such songs or using the DJ, the police will take away the sound system and other equipment.
Ban On DJ Music During Ram Navami In Bihar’s Guraru And Jhumri Tilaiya
In Bihar’s Guraru Police Station area, a peace committee meeting was held on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming festivals of Ram Navami, Chaiti Chhath, and Eid. During the meeting, BDO Sambhav Kumar Singh, CO Mrs. Nupur, and SHO Chahat Kumar asked everyone to celebrate their festivals peacefully. However, the authorities decided to ban DJ music during the Ram Navami procession and also prohibited any songs considered “objectionable.”
Similarly, in Bihar’s Jhumri Tilaiya, the police made it necessary for people to get permission before taking out a flag procession for Ram Navami. They also imposed a complete ban on playing DJ music during the festival.
In contrast, in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, there is no ban on playing DJ music during Ram Navami processions, and there have been no rules that restrict how Hindus celebrate their festivals.
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