Overview

• Over 50 Ram Navami rallies are planned in Kolkata, with heightened security measures involving over 5,000 police personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations.
• The Calcutta High Court has mandated strict conditions for processions in Howrah, including bans on arms and motorcycles, to prevent communal tensions.
• Nationwide, states like Maharashtra, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh have deployed extensive security, with drone monitoring and heavy police presence in sensitive areas.
• The BJP has accused the TMC government of obstructing Hindu religious celebrations, while the TMC has criticized the BJP for politicizing the festival.
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for peace and harmony, urging all communities to uphold the values of non-violence during the celebrations.