Preparations are underway across the country for the sacred festival of Ram Navami. Large-scale arrangements have been made, especially in religious cities. States like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra have implemented tight security measures. To ensure peaceful celebrations, DJ and bike rallies have been banned, with warnings of harsh actions like NSA charges in some districts. Surveillance will be conducted using drones and CCTV cameras.
The political landscape in West Bengal is heated over Ram Navami celebrations. Despite the High Court's conditional approval for processions, verbal exchanges between the BJP and TMC are firing up. With the event just hours away, both parties are preparing meticulously. In Siliguri, BJP workers have already distributed pamphlets, put up posters, and arranged sweets to ensure a grand celebration. Meanwhile, the Mamata government has beefed up security across cities to prevent any mishaps, with about 20,000 processions planned statewide. In Hooghly, TMC plans a non-weaponized kirtan rally with imagery of Ram and Sita.
Tensions during Ram Navami aren't new, having become politically charged over the past seven years. This time, the intensity of political discourse matches with memories of past clashes, such as the rehearsal scuffle in Malda's Mothabari. Both BJP and TMC are strategically maneuvering around these charged events. With the mounting tension in mind, the state police have made extensive arrangements, especially in areas like Howrah, ensuring maximum law enforcement presence. Quick Response Teams and the Rapid Action Force remain on standby.
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Special Preparations in Ayodhya
In Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya is all set for an extraordinary Ram Navami. Ram Lalla’s court will be decorated lavishly, with the Sarayu riverbank illuminated by two hundred thousand lamps. Drones will sprinkle the holy water of the Sarayu river on devotees. UP police have heightened security across 42 districts, including high alerts in cities like Sambhal and Lucknow, ensuring peaceful events.
In Sambhal, security has been intensified for Ram Navami. Throughout UP, elaborate measures are in place. A grand Ram Navami procession will commence from the Dak Khana Tirahe, located 50 meters from Jama Masjid. Rapid Reaction Force and police personnel have already been deployed, with event organizers providing route details to the police.
Strict Actions in Madhya Pradesh for Peace
The administration in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, is taking a hard line. During a peace committee meeting in the Sendhwa police station complex, SDM Ashish Vaghela warned that disturbing peace could result in severe actions under laws such as CRPC, IPC, or even the National Security Act (NSA), emphasizing, “Such disruptors will no longer see the sun or moon.”
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Ban on DJs in Patna
In the capital city of Bihar, Patna, the police have taken a tough stance on Ram Navami, implementing a complete ban on DJs. So far, 26 DJ systems have been confiscated for violating the ban, with ongoing legal actions against offenders under the Loudspeaker Act.
Restrictions in Jharkhand on DJs and Bike Rallies
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has scrutinized the state's law and order for Ram Navami. Officials have been ordered to enforce a complete ban on DJ use and new traditions like bike rallies during religious events. Local deputies and SPs are directed to monitor processions via drones and CCTV, maintaining coordination with peace committees. Facilities that previously caused disputes or are deemed sensitive require special vigilance, ensuring processes are physically verified to prevent disorder.
High Security Deployment in Mumbai
In Mumbai, the police have made stringent security arrangements in anticipation of Ram Navami events. To avert any potential untoward incidents, a significant police force is deployed, including 20 DCPs, 51 ACPs, and 2,500 officers, alongside 11,000 constables. Additionally, 9 SRPF companies will oversee sensitive areas.
