The echo of the loudspeaker controversy that started from Maharashtra is also being heard in other states. It is reported that the entry of Muslims has been banned in a temple complex in Kerala. At the same time, in Uttar Pradesh, the leader of the Samajwadi Party has talked about women reading the Quran in front of temples. At present, the Maharashtra government is talking about issuing guidelines soon regarding the rules on loudspeakers. Here, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray is also going to hold a meeting regarding the strategy ahead.
According to media reports, the board has been put up outside the temple Malliyodu Pallottu Kavu located at Kunhimangalam, Kannur in Kerala. It said that Muslims would not be allowed to enter the premises during the festival. The board has been put up during the Vishu related festival between April 14 and April 19. After this matter came to light, protests have started in the area.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the police to be alert. It has also been asked to ensure that no road or public places will be blocked for religious procession. It has been said in the order that mics will not be installed at new places. Whereas, the officials have been asked to ensure that the pre-existing mike remains within the permissible limits. At the same time, all the leave of the policemen living on the field in the state has been canceled till May 4.
In Aligarh, the administration has said that no new permission will be given to make religious announcements on loudspeakers. If anyone wants to use loudspeakers, they have to take permission from the magistrate. The concerned department will give permission after reviewing the situation in the area and considering the police report.
Samajwadi Party Mahila Morcha President Rubina Khan said that if Hindu activists recite Hanuman Chalisa at 21 crossing points in Aligarh as announced earlier, women would read Quran in front of temples. Following this remark, an FIR has been registered against Khan.
Bhim Army has written a letter to the Election Commission and the Directorate General of Maharashtra Police, demanding registration of an FIR against Raj Thackeray under section 298. Party’s national secretary Ashok Kamble has asked the officials to cancel the registration of MNS.