‘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 state home minister told ANI. Addressing a rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on April 3, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief asked the state government to remove the loudspeakers from mosques and warned of "putting loudspeakers in front of the mosques and play Hanuman Chalisa". “If the Shiv Sena-led state government did not remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3, we will play Hanuman Chalisa with speakers.

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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 …

IAS Officer Questions Noise Pollution from Temple Loudspeakers, Sparking Controversy in Madhya Pradesh
2 months ago

IAS Officer Questions Noise Pollution from Temple Loudspeakers, Sparking Controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Live Mint  

Senior IAS officer Shailbala Martin has sparked controversy in Madhya Pradesh by questioning the noise pollution caused by temple loudspeakers. She took to microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice her concerns, questioning the disparity in enforcement between mosques and temples. Martin's posts have drawn attention to the issue and have prompted calls for protests from religious groups.

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 …

Hanuman Chalisa played at temples in K\'taka against use of loudspeakers at mosques
2 years, 7 months ago

Hanuman Chalisa played at temples in K\'taka against use of loudspeakers at mosques

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Hanuman Chalisa, Suprabhata, Omkara and devotional songs were played at temples in different parts of Karnataka on Monday morning as part of a campaign by Hindu groups including Sri Rama Sene, alleging failure on part of the state government to take action against loudspeakers installed at mosques. Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik, who participated in early morning prayers …

Loudspeaker Row: PIL In Bombay High Court To Book Raj Thackarey For Sedition, Restrain Him From Touring Maharashtra
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: PIL In Bombay High Court To Book Raj Thackarey For Sedition, Restrain Him From Touring Maharashtra

Live Law  

One Hemant Patil, claiming to be a social and political activist, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an FIR against MNS Leader Raj Thackarey, alleging Sedition and to restrain him from organising tours and press conferences in Maharashtra on the issues of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers and raising cries to remove loudspeakers from Mosques. He …

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 …

Maha Dy CM Pawar Hits Out at Raj Thackeray for Giving 'Ultimatum' to Govt Over Loudspeaker Row
2 years, 7 months ago

Maha Dy CM Pawar Hits Out at Raj Thackeray for Giving 'Ultimatum' to Govt Over Loudspeaker Row

News 18  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head Raj Thackeray over his call for the removal of loudspeakers on mosques and said nobody should speak the “language of ultimatum” with the government. Pawar, talking to reporters, said the Supreme Court’s decision on noise pollution is applicable to all places of worship in Maharashtra, …

Several Mumbai mosques decide to not use loudspeakers to abide by SC guidelines
2 years, 7 months ago

Several Mumbai mosques decide to not use loudspeakers to abide by SC guidelines

India Today  

Around 26 representatives of several mosques in the south Mumbai region have taken a collective decision to not use loudspeakers atop the mosques and abide by the time restriction rules set out by the Supreme Court. Another representative, Abdul Ansari, said, “We guarantee that we will abide by the Supreme Court’s guideline of not using loudspeakers between 10 pm to …

BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janta Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has accused the BJP and the RSS of trying to instigate people on the loudspeaker and Hanuman Chalisa row. His statement came on a day MNC chief Raj Thackeray declared that playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques is not a one-day affair and that it will continue until the government addresses the situation according …

Hanuman Chalisa will be played till mosques continue using loudspeakers: Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Hanuman Chalisa will be played till mosques continue using loudspeakers: Raj Thackeray

Firstpost  

Mumbai has 1,104 mosques of which 135 used loudspeakers during the morning namaz on Wednesday, he claimed, seeking to know what action was being taken against these mosques ‘which violated the law.’ Mumbai: Maintaining his defiant stand, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said his party workers will continue to play the Hanuman Chalisa at higher volumes as …

Raj Thackeray vows to continue stir; cadres get police notice
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray vows to continue stir; cadres get police notice

The Hindu  

Even as the police served notices to workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, its chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said the movement to shut down loudspeakers on mosques was not a one-day affair but would continue. He said Joint Commissioner of Police Vishwas Nangre-Patil had assured him that no mosques would play ‘azan’ on loudspeakers. Detentions Few MNS workers were …

Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray\'s old video, ups ante against mosque loudspeakers
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray\'s old video, ups ante against mosque loudspeakers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Stepping up his attack on the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday tweeted an old video of late Sena founder Bal Thackeray in which the latter was seen saying the day his party comes to power, praying of namaz on roads will be stopped and loudspeakers from mosques will be removed. Raj Thackeray had …

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 workers play Hanuman Chalisa near mosque in Mumbai
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa near mosque in Mumbai

Firstpost  

In a video, an MNS worker, holding the party flag, was seen playing the Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker from a high-rise here Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers played Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker near a mosque in Charkop area of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, a day after their party chief Raj Thackeray gave a call to recite the religious …

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 …

Play Hanuman Chalisa if You Hear Loudspeakers 'Blaring Azaan': Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Play Hanuman Chalisa if You Hear Loudspeakers 'Blaring Azaan': Raj Thackeray

News 18  

Undeterred by registration of a case against him, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday urged people to play the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers on Wednesday wherever they hear loudspeakers "blaring azaan ". "I appeal to all Hindus that tomorrow, the 4th of May, if you hear the loudspeaker blaring with azaan; in those places, play Hanuman Chalisa on …

Maharashtra CM meets home minister ahead of Raj Thakeray's ‘deadline’: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra CM meets home minister ahead of Raj Thakeray's ‘deadline’: Report

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with state home minister Dilip Walse Patil over the law-and-order situation in the backdrop of the Maharashtra Navnirmal Sena leader Raj Thackeray's deadline over the removal of loudspeakers from mosques, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray is holding a meeting with state home minister Dilip Walse Patil. The …

Will act against Raj Thackeray over speech calling for 'silencing of loudspeakers': Maharashtra Police
2 years, 7 months ago

Will act against Raj Thackeray over speech calling for 'silencing of loudspeakers': Maharashtra Police

Firstpost  

‘Aurangabad CP is looking into the speech. He will take whatever legal action that is needed,’ Maharashtra DGP Rajnish Seth said Mumbai: 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,” Seth …

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 …

Raj Thackeray says no ‘Maha Aarti’ on Eid, loudspeaker a social issue
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray says no ‘Maha Aarti’ on Eid, loudspeaker a social issue

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday appealed to his party workers to not perform the announced 'Maha Aarti' on the occasion of 'Akshay Tritiya' on May 3 as he doesn't want to create any obstacle for Muslims during the Eid festival. Amid the ongoing political row over the use of loudspeakers at mosques, Raj Thackeray on Sunday had …

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 …

Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places in Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 7 months ago

Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

Under the drive, beginning 25 April, a total of 45,733 loudspeakers was removed and the volume of 58,861 others was lowered to the permissible decibel limit till Saturday morning Lucknow: Nearly 46,000 unauthorised loudspeakers were removed from religious places and the volume of another 59,000 was set to permissible limits across Uttar Pradesh following a government order, a senior police …

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 …

UP's Sound Check: 6,031 Loudspeakers Removed from Religious Places, Volume Lowered at 29,674 Spots
2 years, 7 months ago

UP's Sound Check: 6,031 Loudspeakers Removed from Religious Places, Volume Lowered at 29,674 Spots

News 18  

Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police have removed 6,031 unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places and the sound levels have been lowered at 29,674 spots in Uttar Pradesh. This drive will continue till April 30.” LATEST DATA Recently, Adityanath gave instructions to ensure the sound of loudspeakers at religious places is as per the set standards. …

Mumbai is and will be peaceful, says Police Commissioner amid loudspeaker row
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai is and will be peaceful, says Police Commissioner amid loudspeaker row

India Today  

Amid the loudspeaker controversy, Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey on Tuesday said that Mumbai is and will remain peaceful. His remarks come against the backdrop of the Jahangirpuri clashes in Delhi and Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers outside mosques by May 3. READ: What courts have said on using loudspeakers at religious events and public …

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 …

Following CM Yogi's order, volume of loudspeakers at 17,000 religious places in UP lowered
2 years, 7 months ago

Following CM Yogi's order, volume of loudspeakers at 17,000 religious places in UP lowered

India Today  

Last week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that loudspeakers can be used at religious places in the state with permission but the sound should not be heard outside the premises concerned. The government asked the volume of loudspeakers to be lowered to the standards set for all the religious places, including the temples and mosques in the state. …

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 controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre

India TV News  

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil on Monday said an all-party meeting will meet the Centre to discuss the issue of loudspeakers. Speaking on the recent row over independent MP and MLA couple Navneet Rana, Ravi Rana's plan to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence, State Home Minister said, "it's govt's responsibility to maintain law & order. Maharashtra …

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 …

Special squad likely to monitor, enforce SC norms on loudspeakers in Maharashtra
2 years, 8 months ago

Special squad likely to monitor, enforce SC norms on loudspeakers in Maharashtra

India Today  

Maharashtra Director General of Police on Tuesday instructed officials to enforce the law and Supreme Court guidelines on the loudspeaker issue strictly. DGP then instructed unit commanders to allow loudspeakers between 6 am and 10 pm with prior permission from the police, and asked them to strictly abide by the Supreme Court's guidelines as well as the noise pollution norms …

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