New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday issued an advisory directing all states and UTs to make sure the upkeep of regulation and order, peaceable observance of the Hanuman Jayanti festivities and to watch any issue that may disturb communal concord within the society. The Union Home Ministry’s advisory to all states and union territories got here within the wake of communal violence in numerous elements of the nation throughout Ram Navami final week.
“The state/UT governments are encouraged to ensure the maintenance of law and order, peaceful observance of the festival, and monitoring of any factors that could disturb communal harmony in society,” the Home Minister’s Office tweeted.
The MHA has issued an advisory to all states in preparation for Hanuman Jayanti. The governments are inspired to make sure the upkeep of regulation and order, peaceable observance of the pageant, and monitoring of any components that might disturb communal concord in society.
— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) April 5, 2023
Delhi Police Deny Permission For Hanuman Jayanti Procession
The Delhi Police on Wednesday denied permission to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and one other group to undertake processions within the Jahangirpuri space of the nationwide capital on the event of Hanuman Jayanti on April 6.
News company ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying that VHP and different right-wing outfits had sought permission to take out processions for Hanuman Jayanti however retaining in view the regulation and order scenario, organisers had been denied permission.
On April 16 final yr, clashes had damaged out between two communities within the space throughout a “shobha yatra” on Hanuman Jayanti. Police mentioned that elaborate safety preparations have been put in place within the Jahangirpuri space forward of Hanuman Jayanti. Delhi Police and Paramilitary Force personnel are patrolling the realm.
Calcutta HC Directs Bengal Govt To Deploy Central Forces For Hanuman Jayanti
In a associated improvement, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress authorities in West Bengal authorities to requisition central forces for helping the state police in sustaining peace through the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. The excessive court docket handed the order in view of the latest clashes throughout the state through the Ram Navami celebrations. “The order was being given to assure the general public that they are safe and will not be affected by any disturbance,” the court docket mentioned.
The Calcutta High Court handed the order after the West Bengal authorities submitted a report on the latest violence in Shibpur and Rishra. The court docket requested the state authorities what steps it’s taking to make sure peace and tranquillity within the state in view of the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti. Court then directed the state govt that it will probably request for deployment of paramilitary forces for confidence constructing within the state.
Ram Navami Clashes In West Bengal
Clashes had taken place at some locations in Howrah and Hooghly districts between two teams throughout and after the Ram Navami processions final week. Observing that prevention is best than treatment, a division bench presided by Acting Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed the West Bengal authorities to requisition central forces to keep away from any breach of peace when Hanuman Jayanti rallies are taken out on Thursday.
The court docket additionally directed the Centre to make swift preparations for such deployment on receipt of requisition from the state. Advocate General S N Mookherjee informed the court docket that round 2,000 purposes have been obtained by the police within the state for holding Hanuman Jayanti rallies. The order got here on a PIL filed by the Leader of the Opposition within the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari.
