In West Bengal, politics over Ram Navami processions a new phenomenon

In West Bengal, politics over Ram Navami processions a new phenomenon

Devotees participate in a procession on the occasion of Ram Navmi, in Kolkata, Thursday, March 30, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Celebrating festivals comes easily to the people of West Bengal and the State is often referred to as the land of “ Baro mashe tero parbon (13 festivals in 12 months)”. However, over the past few … Read more

Months before Ram Navami violence, SC dismissed a petition highlighting how religious processions are being ‘weaponised’

Months before Ram Navami violence, SC dismissed a petition highlighting how religious processions are being ‘weaponised’

File photo of the Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Months before violence broke out during Ram Navami celebrations, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition highlighting how religious processions are being “weaponised” with participants brandishing arms in public and often unleashing mayhem. In December 2022, a petition by NGO Citizens for … Read more