Prayagraj: The Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University has written a letter to the District Magistrate looking for a ban on loudspeakers used for ‘azaan’ in a mosque close to her residence.
In a letter to DM Bhanu Chandra Goswami, Professor Sangita Srivastava stated that the morning ‘azaan’ disturbs her sleep.
Goswami has stated that he would take acceptable motion as per the foundations.
The vice-chancellor has stated that she is unable to resume sleep even after the ‘azaan’ is over. She added that it causes complications and leads to the lack of work hours.
She stated that although she was not in opposition to any faith however throughout Ramzan, the bulletins over the microphone start at 4 am which disturbs individuals.
Citing a court docket verdict, she stated that “Your freedom ends where my nose begins”.
The vice-chancellor has despatched copies of her letter to the divisional commissioner Prayagraj and SSP Prayagraj.
Following the event, reactions started pouring in from varied quarters. While some saints and politicians supported Srivastava’s letter, some others criticised the transfer.
The saints in Ayodhya have supported the demand of Srivastava. Raju Das, the priest of Hanumangarhi, questioned the necessity of placing up loudspeakers in Muslim-dominated areas.
“God is not deaf. We demand the government to remove the loud microphones installed in mosques. There should be only one mic which plays ‘azaan’ at a medium volume level at specified timings,” Das stated.
“Action should be taken against mosques that (use loudspeakers),” he added.
Another priest, Mahant Paramhans Das, stated, “Size and form are not relevant in Islam, so what is the need of loudspeakers? People are suffering from insomnia due to this.”
BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla additionally supported the VC’s letter.
“The constitution and law of the country gives every person of the country the right to object when their rights are violated,” stated Shukla.
On the opposite hand, some opposed the VC’s letter.
“Ever since the BJP government came in, every issue is being linked to caste and religion. There is no question of development,” stated Anurag Bhadoria, Samajwadi Party spokesperson.
Advocate Darul Uloom Farangi Mahli stated, “The VC’s letter is beyond reasoning. It is just a matter of a minute or two and objections against should not be raised.”
Last 12 months, the Allahabad High Court gave an vital ruling whereas listening to a petition filed in reference to the prohibition of Azan from mosques in three districts of Ghazipur, Hathras, and Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh. The court docket revoked the order of the District Magistrates of those districts and allowed oral Azans from mosques with out utilizing loudspeakers.
