“Seems Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti are only for riots”: NCP leader Jitendra Awhad stokes row
In the violence that unforled in West Bengal around Ram Navami celebrations, several vehicles were set on fire
In the violence that unforled in West Bengal around Ram Navami celebrations, several vehicles were set on fire
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated at Jakhoo Temple on a grand scale. A special procession led by a beautifully decorated chariot starts from the ridge and culminates at the temple on the occasion.
PM Modi said that BJP derives its inspiration from Lord Hauman to fight corruption and maintaining law and order.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Police had denied permission to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and another group to undertake processions in the Jahangirpuri area
The Central advisory has come ostensibly in view of the violence witnessed on the occasion of Ram Navami in parts of West Bengal and Bihar.
The development comes on the heels of clahes that erupted in West Bengal and neighbouring Bihar during Ram Navami celebrations.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday expressed concern over the violent incidents that had taken place across the country during Hanuman Jayanti, saying those who do 'puja', cannot be involved in violence.
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, the actor is said to have worn the Hanuman Deeksha Mala earlier on Saturday.
The Muslim youths extended Ram Navami greetings to the people taking part in the procession.
According to the police, the incident took place during a Hanuman Jayanthi procession. As per the police, stone pelting was witnessed when the religious procession was crossing a mosque while playing songs on the DJ.