ML Khattar mentioned permission will probably be given for ‘jalabhishek’ within the temples.

Chandigarh:

After the Haryana authorities denied permission for a yatra known as by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Nuh, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday mentioned folks can go to close by temples and supply prayers as it’s the month of ‘Sawan’.

Authorities have banned massive gatherings within the district citing legislation and order issues by native police in addition to intelligence businesses.

“Looking at the kind of incident that happened there (Nuh) at the beginning of the month, it is the government’s duty to ensure that law and order in the area is maintained. Our police and administration have taken this decision that instead of carrying out a yatra, people should go to nearby temples and offer prayers. Permission for yatra is denied but people can go and offer prayers in nearby temples as it is Sawan month,” Mr Khattar advised reporters at this time.

He additional mentioned that respecting the folks’s religion, permission will probably be given for ‘jalabhishek’ within the temples.

“Everyone can perform jalabhishek in their respective local temples as it is Sawan. Due to the incidents that took place in Nuh in the past, permission has not been given to travel to maintain law and order,” he added.

Haryana authorities on Saturday mentioned that no permission has been granted to carry the Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra in Nuh and that Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed within the district.

Addressing the media, Nuh Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata mentioned, “We have denied the permission for yatra. Still, some have said they will conduct the yatra. We have imposed Section 144.”

Haryana Police on Saturday mentioned that the web providers have been suspended in Nuh district until Monday.

However, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has asserted that they’ll go forward with their yatra on Monday in Nuh.

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