'The necessity is no longer there': UP govt clarifies stand on Ramzan announcements, points to SC noise ruling |
‘The necessity is no longer there’: UP govt clarifies stand on Ramzan announcements, points to SC noise ruling
Uttar Pradesh government maintains Supreme Court sound restrictions on mosque loudspeakers during Ramzan. Despite calls from a Samajwadi Party member for sehri/iftar announcements, citing traditional practice and other festivals, the government emphasizes the SC's 10 pm-6 am ban.
New Delhi: The holy month of Ramzan has begun, with the dawn-to-dusk fasting and special prayers being performed. Amid the observance of religious rituals, the Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated its stand on the use of loudspeakers at mosques during the month. It has clarified that the existing Supreme Court ruling on caps on sound will remain applicable.
What did Samajwadi Party member say
News agency PTI reported that the issue on sound restrictions was raised by Samajwadi Party member Kamal Akhtar in the state........