North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Before the festival of Ram Navami, political temperature has risen in Jharkhand. BJP on Wednesday staged a strong protest inside and outside the Assembly against the ban imposed by the state government on playing DJ in the Ram Navami procession. As soon as the House proceedings began, opposition MLAs raised slogans on this issue, due to which the Speaker had to adjourn the proceedings.
‘War of words’ took place in the House:
BJP’s side: BJP MLAs Naveen Jaiswal and Pradeep Prasad alleged that the administration was deliberately banning Hindu festivals. Giving the example of the famous ‘Mangla procession’ of Hazaribagh, he said that DJs are being seized there and devotees are being intimidated. BJP termed it an “attack on Hindu faith”.
Government’s counterattack: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radha Krishna Kishore and Congress MLA Pradeep Yadav replied on behalf of the government. He clarified that this ban is not against any particular community, but Supreme Court and High Court The instructions given by the Ministry regarding noise pollution are followed. The government said that maintaining peace and harmony in the society is its priority.
Administration strict in Hazaribagh: Hazaribagh administration has also adopted a strict stance amid the uproar in the Assembly. During the first Mangala procession held on Tuesday night, two DJ sets were confiscated for violating rules. However, they were later released after paying bonds, but were warned that an FIR would be lodged against those who ignore the rules on the day of the main procession.
Main cause of dispute: The administration of many districts of the state has issued clear guidelines that the use of high decibel DJs in the Ram Navami procession will be completely prohibited. Instead, the use of traditional musical instruments is being encouraged. Opposition parties are considering it an interference in traditions, while the ruling party is linking it to public health and court orders.
