Karnataka's Cultural Clash: Tradition vs. Regulation Amid Festival Season
In Karnataka, BJP MLAs have accused the police of disrupting Hindu festivals by enforcing sound system regulations. Amid upcoming Ganeshotsava and Navaratri celebrations, they urge the government to ease restrictions. The issue has sparked a heated debate involving cultural traditions and legal constraints, featuring voices from both parties.
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In Karnataka, tension is rising as BJP MLAs claim police interference during Hindu festivals is causing trouble. Citing sound level violations, police have been seizing equipment, sparking concerns ahead of prominent celebrations like Ganeshotsava and Navaratri.
During a heated session in the Karnataka Assembly, BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath criticized recent police actions during Janmashtami for arresting event organizers over noise violations. Newly imposed restrictions are perceived as harsher under the current Congress government, despite existing court orders with similar instructions.
The debate has drawn sharp responses from both parties, including Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy and Speaker U T Khader, who urge a balanced solution. As festival season approaches, ensuring events occur without disruption emerges as a priority for lawmakers in the coastal district.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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