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Security Tightened for Ram Navami Celebrations in West Bengal and Maharashtra

Authorities enforce restrictions and deploy extensive security measures to ensure peaceful observance amid political tensions and concerns over communal harmony.

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An umbrella organisation of around 20 Hindu groups has planned over 2,000 rallies across West Bengal on Ram Navami on April 6 (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Over 50 Ram Navami rallies, including five major processions, are planned in Kolkata, with police deploying 5,000 additional personnel to maintain order until April 7.
  • The Calcutta High Court has prohibited arms and motorcycle processions during rallies in West Bengal, emphasizing peaceful celebrations.
  • An umbrella organization of 20 Hindu groups has coordinated over 2,000 rallies across West Bengal, prompting heightened security measures statewide.
  • Mumbai and Nagpur police have mobilized thousands of officers, riot control units, and drone surveillance to monitor processions in sensitive areas.
  • BJP and TMC leaders continue to exchange accusations, with the BJP alleging restrictions on religious freedoms and the TMC criticizing the politicization of the festival.