BJP should remove loudspeakers from mosques in states where it is in power: VHP president Pravin Togadia
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP should remove loudspeakers from mosques in states where it is in power: VHP president Pravin Togadia

Firstpost  

Vishva Hindu Parishad president Pravin Togadia said that the BJP, when it ruled Maharashtra, took no such step of removing loudspeakers from mosques Nagpur: Former Vishva Hindu Parishad president Pravin Togadia on Tuesday said the BJP should remove loudspeakers from mosques in the states where it is in power. Speaking about a demand that the Maharashtra government remove loudspeakers from mosques, recently made by the Raj Thackeray-led MNS, he also pointed out that the BJP, when it ruled in the state, took no such step. “I would like to request my brothers in the BJP to first remove loudspeakers in the states where their party is in power. “We had demanded the removal of loudspeakers from mosques in Maharashtra some ten years ago, and we are demanding the same in Uttar Pradesh for the last two years,” Togadia said.

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Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Raj Thackeray reignites loudspeaker row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Raj Thackeray reignites loudspeaker row

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray reiterated the demand to remove all loudspeakers from mosques in Maharashtra, adding that if given power he would ensure that no mosque in the state has loudspeakers. Last year, Raj Thackeray warned that he would recite Hanuman Chalisa if loudspeakers from mosques were not removed. Thackeray, who is currently …

'If voted to power, will remove all loudspeakers from mosques,' says Raj Thackeray ahead of elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'If voted to power, will remove all loudspeakers from mosques,' says Raj Thackeray ahead of elections

India TV News  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray during a rally in Amravati again raised the issue of loudspeakers atop mosques. Thackeray further targeted Uddhav Thackeray's recent calls for Shivaji Maharaj temples across districts, asking, "Are statues not enough that temples need to be built in every district?" Meanwhile, the MNS will fight the Maharashtra assembly elections on its own, without any …

Indore admin removes loudspeakers from religious places, Muslim leaders object
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indore admin removes loudspeakers from religious places, Muslim leaders object

Hindustan Times  

The local administration in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has removed over 400 loudspeakers from religious sites of different communities in the past two days, triggering opposition from Muslim religious leaders. Collector Singh has said that loudspeakers had been removed on the state government's instructions According to a police official, in the last 48 hours, as many as 437 loudspeakers were removed …

A Look at Politics, Noise Laws & Muslim Votes - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

A Look at Politics, Noise Laws & Muslim Votes - News18

News 18  

Starting a high-decibel controversy on the use of loudspeakers by mosques during azaan yet again, Bharatiya Janata Party leader K S Eshwarappa on Monday called Allah “deaf". In a July 2005 order, the Supreme Court banned the use of loudspeakers and music systems in public places between 10 pm and 6 am as the high decibels, termed noise pollution, could …

Action taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places in Uttar Pradesh, says spokesman
2 years, 6 months ago

Action taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places in Uttar Pradesh, says spokesman

Firstpost  

The state’s home department had on April 23 issued orders to remove loudspeakers from religious places. The directives were based on an order of the Allahabad High Court Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said action has been taken on nearly 1.3 lakh loudspeakers at religious places across the state, while more than 13,000 such devices were donated to …

Loudspeakers removed from religious places given to schools in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeakers removed from religious places given to schools in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Many districts in Uttar Pradesh have started the practice of donating loudspeakers removed from religious institutions to government schools to be used for educational purposes, district officials said on Saturday. While Gorakhpur and Sangam city have already started this process, Lucknow will begin distributing these loudspeakers from next week, district magistrate Abhishek Prakash said. Gorakhpur district magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand …

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Tuesday banned the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am amid a raging debate over loudspeakers. Karnataka government said that a loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used except after obtaining written permission from the designated authorities. "A loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used at night except …

Raj Thackeray Won't Get Political Benefit from Loudspeaker Row, Says Athawale
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray Won't Get Political Benefit from Loudspeaker Row, Says Athawale

News 18  

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday slammed MNS chief Raj Thackeray over his call for the removal of loudspeakers from mosques and said the MNS leader will not get any political benefit from his “hard stand” on the issue. Addressing a press conference here, the Republican Party of India chief also said the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government “failed” to present …

Loudspeaker row: Mumbai, neighbouring areas on alert. 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Mumbai, neighbouring areas on alert. 10 points

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Maharashtra has been put on a high alert today as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's ultimatum for loudspeakers ends today. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday had ordered the police to take all measures to maintain law and order and not wait for anyone's order. MNS chief Raj Thackeray today tweeted an old video of Shiv Sena …

Loudspeaker row: MNS slams Maharashtra govt, warns of agitation over action against Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: MNS slams Maharashtra govt, warns of agitation over action against Raj Thackeray

Firstpost  

MNS Thane district president Avinash Jadhav claimed it was Bal Thackeray who had first demanded the removal of loudspeakers from mosques, but his son has booked Raj Thackeray for the same Mumbai: With the Aurangabad police on Tuesday registering an offence against MNS Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers on mosques, some party leaders slammed the Maharashtra government and …

Will act against Raj Thackeray over his Aurangabad rally speech: Maharashtra DGP
2 years, 7 months ago

Will act against Raj Thackeray over his Aurangabad rally speech: Maharashtra DGP

The Hindu  

Maharashtra police chief Rajnish Seth on Tuesday said Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against MNS leader Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers atop mosques. He will take whatever legal action that is needed,” Mr. Seth told reporters, two days after Mr. Thackeray, at a rally in Aurangabad, called for “silencing” loudspeakers from the mosques from May …

Take action on loudspeakers at religious places on lines of UP goverment: BJP MP to Delhi LG
2 years, 7 months ago

Take action on loudspeakers at religious places on lines of UP goverment: BJP MP to Delhi LG

Firstpost  

New Delhi: BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Monday urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal and civic bodies here to take action on loudspeakers at religious places violating Supreme Court’s order on the lines of a similar drive conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government. “As per the order of the Supreme Court, loudspeakers at all religious places should be either …

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples

Op India  

Responding to Raj Thackeray’s loudspeaker ultimatum from Aurangabad on Sunday, Mumbai Mayor, and Shiv Sena leader Kishori Pednekar has said that loudspeakers will be removed from mosques as well as from the temples if they breach prescribed decibel levels. While responding to Raj Thackeray’s demand to pull down loudspeakers from mosques by May 4, she said, “No one including Muslims …

Loudspeaker row: Onus on govt now, says AIMIM on Raj Thackeray's deadline to Maharashtra govt
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Onus on govt now, says AIMIM on Raj Thackeray's deadline to Maharashtra govt

India TV News  

Highlights Aurangabad MP Jaleel said police must take full cognizance of Raj's aggressive language Raj Thackeray has sought the removal of loudspeakers atop mosques by May 3 Aurangabad police commissioner said he would delve into the issue Loudspeaker row: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad Imitiaz Jaleel on Sunday said the Maharashtra government and the police must …

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques

The Hindu  

Refusing to budge on the issue of removing loudspeakers from mosques, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday warned Muslims that if they do not accept his request, then he should not be held responsible for what occurs in Maharashtra after May 4. Addressing a jam-packed audience in Aurangabad’s Marathwada Sanskruti Mandal ground, Mr. Thackeray, in a bid to …

Will show you Maharashtra's strength after May 4, says Raj Thackeray as loudspeaker deadline nears
2 years, 7 months ago

Will show you Maharashtra's strength after May 4, says Raj Thackeray as loudspeaker deadline nears

India Today  

Addressing a massive rally in Maharashtra's Aurangabad on Sunday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray said that all loudspeakers at mosques in Maharashtra must be removed by May 4. Maharashtra | A huge crowd gathers at Sanskrutik Mandal Maidan in Aurangabad where MNS chief Raj Thackeray is holding a public rally. Raj Thackeray said he has "no interest in inciting …

Over 50,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 7 months ago

Over 50,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

A statewide drive is on across the state since 25 April to remove unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places and set the volume of others within permissible limits Lucknow: Nearly 54,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and the volume of over 60,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police official said …

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say
2 years, 7 months ago

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say

Op India  

Since Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray took up the issue of Azaan using loudspeakers and issued an ultimatum to the Maharashtra state government to remove the loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, 2022, numerous politicians in the country have joined in and commented on the subject. Without loudspeaker prayer, awakening, bhajan, devotion and Sadhna would not have happened?” असल …

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points

India TV News  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Sunday reminded Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to bring down all loudspeakers atop mosques in the state reiterating his May 3 deadline while terming the issue a social one and not religious. Reiterating that loudspeakers were a "social" and not a "religious" matter, he made it clear that if Muslims try to …

Loudspeaker controversy: BJP ally and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls it 'useless issue'
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker controversy: BJP ally and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls it 'useless issue'

India TV News  

Highlights Nitish Kumar said discussion of removing loudspeakers from religious places is 'useless' Chief Minister said that we do not agree with all these things in Bihar Close to 22,000 unauthorised loudspeakers have been removed in UP Loudspeaker controversy: Amidst the raging controversy over loudspeakers across the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar bluntly said that the discussions of removing …

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM

News 18  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday lauded the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to remove loudspeakers from religious structures, and took a dig at his cousin and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, saying the western state unfortunately has bhogis. In UP, nearly 11,000 unauthorised loudspeakers had been removed from religious places and volume of another 35,000 was set …

Silent temples, mosques on anvil in UP, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers removed
2 years, 7 months ago

Silent temples, mosques on anvil in UP, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers removed

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Following the direction of the Uttar Pradesh government, nearly 11,000 loudspeakers have been removed from religious places till Wednesday evening. The home department of the state removed loudspeakers from eight zones of the state, including Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and four commissionerates -- Lucknow, Kanpur, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Varanasi. Out of the total, the home …

'No Yogis, Only Bhogis': UP CM's Crackdown on Loudspeakers Gets Thumbs Up from Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

'No Yogis, Only Bhogis': UP CM's Crackdown on Loudspeakers Gets Thumbs Up from Raj Thackeray

News 18  

For Yogi Adityanath, praise has come from unlikely quarters. On Thursday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray congratulated Uttar Pradesh and its chief minister for removing loudspeakers from religious places as he took a dig at the Maharashtra government for failing to follow suit. Here’s hoping and praying good sense prevails.” The support came a day after acting on the …

Raj Thackeray hails Yogi Adityanath for removing loudspeakers; says, ‘Maharashtra only has...'
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray hails Yogi Adityanath for removing loudspeakers; says, ‘Maharashtra only has...'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray whose call to remove loudspeakers from mosques stirred the entire Hanuman Chalisa controversy in the state and elsewhere on Thursday congratulated and thanked Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for removing thousands of loudspeakers from UP religious places, 'specially the masjids'. Raj Thackeray has sent a message to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. …

In UP, 10,923 'unauthorised' loudspeakers removed, volume of 35,221 set within permissible limits
2 years, 7 months ago

In UP, 10,923 'unauthorised' loudspeakers removed, volume of 35,221 set within permissible limits

Firstpost  

In Uttar Pradesh, a statewide drive is being underway to remove loudspeakers which have been placed at religious places without permission from the district administration Lucknow: Close to 11,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and volume of other 35,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police official said on Wednesday. …

11,000 loudspeakers removed from UP religious places; 35,000 lower volume: Cops
2 years, 7 months ago

11,000 loudspeakers removed from UP religious places; 35,000 lower volume: Cops

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Over 11,000 loudspeakers in religious places have been removed and the volume of another 35,000 loudspeakers lowered to permissible levels across Uttar Pradesh over the last four days, a senior state police officer said on Wednesday. UP police officers said religious places across the state have either removed 46,000 loudspeakers or set the volume to permissible levels stipulated by …

Uttar Pradesh Government orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places
2 years, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Government orders removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Government has ordered for removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places in the State, a senior official said on Monday. The move comes days after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid trouble to people living nearby. "The police have been directed to establish conversations with …

UP govt sets loudspeaker volume and usage limit for places of worship: report
2 years, 7 months ago

UP govt sets loudspeaker volume and usage limit for places of worship: report

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of a row over use of loudspeakers for religious activities in Maharashtra, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a new set of rules for the use of loudspeakers by places of worship, Live Hindustan reported. The government has also ordered law enforcement officials to conduct a weekly review of the compliance with the rules at the …

UP govt issues diktat to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places
2 years, 7 months ago

UP govt issues diktat to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has said that illegal loudspeakers will be removed from religious places across the state. The diktat comes five days after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that loudspeakers can be used at religious places with permission but the sound must not come out of the premises. Earlier, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj, asked the …

Ahead of Eid, UP Govt Starts Drive to Remove Illegal Loudspeakers from Religious Places
2 years, 7 months ago

Ahead of Eid, UP Govt Starts Drive to Remove Illegal Loudspeakers from Religious Places

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the removal of illegal loudspeakers from religious places in the state ahead of Eid. The move comes days after CM Yogi Adityanath’s directive for restricting the volume of loudspeakers at religious places in order to avoid trouble for people living nearby. Additional Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Monday said that so far …

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray's threat ploy to score political points before civic polls, says educationist
2 years, 8 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray's threat ploy to score political points before civic polls, says educationist

India Today  

Educationist and President of Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society PA Inamdar on Thursday said that MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s threat of playing Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if loudspeakers are not removed by May 3 was a ploy to gain mileage before the municipal elections in Mumbai and Pune. Inamdar on Thursday organised a meeting of the trustees of around …

Loudspeakers At Religious Places: Bombay High Court Agrees To Hear Plea Alleging Contempt Of Landmark Noise Pollution Judgement
2 years, 8 months ago

Loudspeakers At Religious Places: Bombay High Court Agrees To Hear Plea Alleging Contempt Of Landmark Noise Pollution Judgement

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has agreed to hear a 2018 contempt petition for non-compliance of orders regarding "illegal loudspeakers" at religious places against the former Additional Chief Secretary and other high ranking police officers in the state. In a judgement delivered in August 2016, a bench led by then Bombay High Court judge Justice Abhay Oka passed orders in a …

Frame national policy on loudspeakers, implement in BJP-ruled states first: Sanjay Raut to Govt
2 years, 8 months ago

Frame national policy on loudspeakers, implement in BJP-ruled states first: Sanjay Raut to Govt

India TV News  

Highlights Frame national policy on loudspeakers, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut asks Govt Sanjay Raut said that the govt should frame policy and implement first in BJP-ruled states Use of loudspeakers has become hot-button issue after Raj Thackeray's remarks over use at mosques Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday demanded that the Union government come out with a national policy …

RPI (A), BJP do not support demand for removal of loudspeakers from mosques: Athawale
2 years, 8 months ago

RPI (A), BJP do not support demand for removal of loudspeakers from mosques: Athawale

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said the RPI-A headed by him doesn't support MNS chief Raj Thackeray's demand for the removal of loudspeakers from mosques. Speaking to media persons, Athawale, whose party is a constituent of the NDA, also claimed that even the BJP does not support Raj Thackeray's stand on the issue. The MNS chief had earlier …

Maharashtra: Loudspeakers at religious sites to be allowed only with permission
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: Loudspeakers at religious sites to be allowed only with permission

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Minister Dilip Walse Patil will meet today to discuss the law and order situation in the state. Recently, reacting to the loudspeakers controversy heated up in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the state government will discuss the order of the court and will talk to the Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil …

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gives ultimatum, tells 'Hindu patriots' to be prepared by May 3
2 years, 8 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gives ultimatum, tells 'Hindu patriots' to be prepared by May 3

India Today  

Raising the pitch for Hindutva, MNS president Raj Thackeray asked Hindu brothers to “be prepared” if loudspeakers are not removed from mosques by May 3. If given, we will play Hanuman Chalisa 5 times,” said Raj Thackeray while addressing the journalists at the MNS city office in Pune on Sunday. Stating that the loudspeaker issue is more a social issue …

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row
2 years, 8 months ago

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Saturday ruled out removing loudspeakers from mosques or temples, amid the controversy over Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3. “Clear instructions have been given that loudspeakers are allowed within the permitted decibel limit and if anyone violates that then legal action will be taken,” he …

NCP leader predicts Owaisi's entry into loudspeaker row after Raj Thackeray's remarks
2 years, 8 months ago

NCP leader predicts Owaisi's entry into loudspeaker row after Raj Thackeray's remarks

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Jayant Patil said that the controversy over the loudspeaker is a deliberate attempt to create communal tension in Maharashtra. Echoing Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's remarks on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Patil predicted the entry of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Asaduddin Owaisi into the ongoing row. On Saturday, Thackeray's party put up a poster …

We’re prepared..: Maharashtra govt on Raj Thackeray’s ultimatum on loudspeakers
2 years, 8 months ago

We’re prepared..: Maharashtra govt on Raj Thackeray’s ultimatum on loudspeakers

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil slammed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray's May 3 ultimatum to shut down loudspeakers in mosques, as the Azaan row in the state escalates. On Thursday, Raj Thackeray faced a major setback after his party's state secretary Irfan Shaikh said that he would quit the MNS. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking to reporters, Patil …

Remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 or else…: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to Maha govt
2 years, 8 months ago

Remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 or else…: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to Maha govt

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has given an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government and reiterated his demand that loudspeakers from mosques be removed. Speaking at a public rally in Thane on Tuesday, Raj Thackeray said that if the Shiv Sena-led state government did not remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3, MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa in front …

Raj Thackeray now gives ultimatum: 'Remove loudspeakers from mosques, or...'
2 years, 8 months ago

Raj Thackeray now gives ultimatum: 'Remove loudspeakers from mosques, or...'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday reiterated his demand that loudspeakers on mosques be removed, giving an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to act before May 3. Addressing a meeting in Thane, Thackeray said, “If the Shiv Sena-led state government did not remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3, we will play Hanuman Chalisa with speakers. Remove loudspeakers …

Ajit Pawar attacks Raj Thackeray over warning against use of loudspeakers at mosques
2 years, 8 months ago

Ajit Pawar attacks Raj Thackeray over warning against use of loudspeakers at mosques

Firstpost  

The deputy chief minister said that Maharashtra has ensured communal harmony for years, but ’leaders of some parties’ have of late been talking about installing loudspeakers ‘here and there’ Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has attacked MNS president Raj Thackeray over the latter’s demand for removal of loudspeakers from mosques, saying the state cannot afford the alleged divisive …

Government implementing HC order on decibel level of loudspeakers in mosques: Karnataka CM
2 years, 8 months ago

Government implementing HC order on decibel level of loudspeakers in mosques: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

As right-wing Hindu groups called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Karnataka Government is implementing a High Court order regulating the sound volume of loudspeakers in mosques. In response to a question on the demand for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques from right-wing Hindu organisations in Karnataka, the Chief Minister said, “This …

'Remove Loudspeakers from Mosques or Else...' Raj Thackeray Warns Maha Govt on 'Pakistan Supporters'
2 years, 8 months ago

'Remove Loudspeakers from Mosques or Else...' Raj Thackeray Warns Maha Govt on 'Pakistan Supporters'

News 18  

MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday demanded that loudspeakers of mosques be shut down in Maharashtra, failing which his party workers would relay the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ from temples. Mumbai Police knows what’s happening there…Our MLAs using them for vote bank, such people don’t even have Aadhar Card, but the MLAs get them made,” Thackeray said. #WATCH ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ being played …

MNS chief Raj Thackeray tells Maharashtra govt to remove loudspeakers from mosques
2 years, 8 months ago

MNS chief Raj Thackeray tells Maharashtra govt to remove loudspeakers from mosques

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques. Hitting out at his estranged brother and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray said the CM had betrayed the trust of the electorate by aligning with the very forces he opposed during the elections. Read | Attempts made to topple Maharashtra govt, …

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