As Ram Navami approaches, preparations are in full swing across India, with processions and rallies scheduled in various regions. However, the festival, particularly in West Bengal, has become a subject of political and security concerns. The state government has heightened security, deploying extra police forces and conducting flag marches to ensure peace during the celebrations. Drones are being used for surveillance, especially in sensitive areas, to maintain law and order. In Kolkata, there is an increased display of Hindu symbols, including large posters and flags, with prominent political figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and local BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari featured in the visuals. Various Hindu organizations, including the Anjani Putra Sena and VHP, are also preparing to hold processions across different parts of the state. The West Bengal government has denied permission for certain processions in sensitive areas like Howrah, a decision that has sparked controversy. Some groups argue that the government’s stance might hinder the peaceful celebration of the festival, with several voices calling for a reevaluation of the decision. As the political tension rises, the state’s approach to managing Ram Navami celebrations remains a highly contentious issue.
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00:00So, Ram Navami festival will be celebrated tomorrow in different areas.
00:04There will be a procession and showbha yatra will take place.
00:06And before that, police and administration preparations are being made.
00:10Roots march, flag march has been done in many places.
00:13Everyone is being appealed to maintain a peaceful situation and cooperate.
00:17Let's take you to ground zero.
00:19All our associates from different areas have joined us.
00:21From Kolkata, Ankit Gupta has joined us.
00:23From Patna, Shashank Kumar has joined us.
00:25From Lucknow, Balram Pandey and from Mumbai, Namrata Dubey has joined us.
00:28First of all, I would like to address you, Ankit.
00:30If we talk about West Bengal, all the areas,
00:33which are sensitive areas and where showbha yatra has to take place from.
00:36First of all, tell us, in comparison to last year,
00:39what kind of arrangements are being made this time?
00:41And how are the police and administration being kept on alert through drones?
00:45Because the level of political statement here is also high compared to other states.
00:51Yes, absolutely.
00:53And this is the reason why this is a big event of Ram Navami.
00:57The way it has been announced in Kolkata and in the whole of West Bengal,
01:01due to that, security arrangements have been made here.
01:04If I say it in a ghostly way, it would not be wrong to say.
01:07First, let me show you what the pictures are in Kolkata at this time.
01:10Posters and hoardings have been placed in places like this.
01:12Big walls have been built.
01:14And there are flags of Bhagwa on the roads.
01:18And along with that, there is a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
01:21and the picture of Subindu Adhikari.
01:23This is how the BJP has prepared itself.
01:26But apart from that, Anjani Putra Sena and VHP,
01:29they have also prepared to hold different showbha yatra at different places in West Bengal.
01:37Because of this, this time, the Ram Navami festival is celebrated in the whole country.
01:42But if we talk about West Bengal or some states of the country,
01:46there it is also seen as a little confidential.
01:50The matter is here, because in Hawra, where the yatra has been going on for years,
01:55this time again the administration said that its permission cannot be given.
01:59It reached the High Court.
02:00The High Court gave permission, but also put a condition.
02:02The condition was that there would not be more than 500 people in the showbha yatra.
02:06There would be no sticks and sticks in their hands.
02:08There would be no such weapons.
02:11If they want to take some plastic, some symbolic stuff,
02:14for example, if they want to take a donkey, they can take it.
02:17So, with regular conditions, permission has been given to hold the showbha yatra.
02:20And the BJP has announced that last time it was held at 1000 places.
02:24This time it will be held at more than 2000 places.
02:26More than one crore Hindus will be included.
02:28This is the announcement made.
02:30If we talk about West Bengal, then thousands of security personnel have been deployed.
02:34Apart from this, arsenic bombs have been deployed.
02:36And you have already mentioned that the drone is being monitored.
02:39Yes.
02:42Absolutely. Ankit, you will be with us.
02:43We will keep taking updates from you.
02:45All the co-operators are giving us updates from different areas.
02:48But before that, we are getting another news.
02:49In West Bengal, amidst the politics about Ram Navmi,
02:52the BJP MP Arun Govil has appealed to the Mamata government to consider his decision.
02:58He said that Ram Navmi should be allowed to celebrate.
03:02I would like to appeal to the government of Bengal
03:05to reconsider this decision.
03:07Because Ram Navmi is celebrated wherever it is celebrated.
03:12We have seen it in many places.
03:14In fact, I have personally attended Ram Navmi celebrations.
03:17It is very peaceful.
03:19There is no aggressiveness or anything like that.
03:23And today the whole country is echoing the slogans of Jai Shri Ram.
03:27It is a celebration.
03:29After 500 years of struggle, Ram Mandir was built in Ayodhya.
03:33Ram Lalla was inaugurated.
03:35This is a matter of pride for our country.
03:39So I think the government should reconsider its decision.
03:43You were listening to Arun Govil's statement.
03:45He has also appealed that everyone should maintain peace.
03:49But he has also asked the government of West Bengal to allow him to celebrate this festival.
03:54In West Bengal, on 6th April, there has been a political uproar over Ram Navmi.
03:59Many Hindu organizations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad,
04:02have announced to hold 2000 rallies in West Bengal on the occasion of Ram Navmi.
04:06Akhada Parishad Mahant Ravindra Puri has also targeted the Mamata government for Ram Navmi.
04:13It is absolutely inappropriate to oppose the big Hindu programs and to stop it through the government.
04:19And Mamata should not worry about it at all.
04:22Because India is a country of Sanatan Dharma.
04:24The state government should not be stopped in any way.
04:27There is no need to worry.
04:28There is no need to create a communal atmosphere.
04:30On the occasion of Ram Navmi, on the birth anniversary of Lord Ram,
04:37if there is a religious procession on that day,
04:40there will be no communal tension.
04:43And the sadhus and saints welcome it.
04:45I also request Mamata that she herself is a Brahmin.
04:48And she herself should behave in accordance with all the religions.
04:52And I hope she will follow it.
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