The Division Bench of Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court today observed that election at Berhampore, Murshidabad should be kept in abeyance in the face of heightened tension, which even culminated into violence while Ram Navami celebrations were on.
To prevent any unpleasant incidents in the city during Ram Navami celebrations ahead of the Lok Sabha election, police headquarters at Lalbazar were on high alert.
A row broke out at Jadavpur University yesterday over the withdrawal of a permission to observe Ram Navami on the campus, allegedly after it was granted.
Over 5 lakh devotees from across the country and even from abroad thronged the Ram Janmabhoomi to celebrate the Ram Janmotsav at the Ram Temple.
The resonant chimes of bells echoed through many math temples, including Kanak Bhawan and the temple nestled within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, heralding the auspicious moment of the Lord's birth.
Following his participation in the Kanya Puja ceremony at Gorakhnath Temple on Wednesday, CM Yogi extended warm wishes to the people of UP for Vasantik Navratri and Shri Ram Navami.
Modi also shared the pictures of him watching Lord Ram's 'Surya Tilak'.
According to officials, devotees started flocking to the ghats at night. 'Darshan' started at Ram Temple at 3:30 am.
The state chief secretary BP Gopalika today held a virtual meeting at the state secretariat, Nabanna today with all the district magistrates, ahead of the Ram Navami celebrations tomorrow.
In addition to securing the incoming devotees, the police have devised plans for crowd management and darshan and have estimated devotee numbers.
