Ram Navami

Clashes took place between members of two communities during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal's Howrah. Videos from the spot showed stone pelting and ...

As Home Minister of WB she is directly responsible for Howrah violence.” I will not allow bulldozers. "I have said it earlier that violence may occur if you take out the Ram Navami rally. A heavy police force was deployed to prevent any untoward incident. “Who gave you the authority and permission to take swords to your processions? “Those who are into riots or attack, we will not listen to any excuse.

India News: Several vehicles were set on fire after two groups clashed in West Bengal's Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations on Thursday.

"We also conducted Aman committee meetings in the area and patrolling was being done by the police. The police used tear gas and fired some plastic bullets as well as live rounds to control the mob, the officials said. "Why did they change the route and take the unauthorised route to particularly target and attack one community? "Lord Rama had used weapons to vanquish the demons," said Ghosh, a corporator of Kolkata. A police van and a car with their glasses smashed were also seen in the videos from the spot.CM assures strict action How did they get the audacity to do this in Howrah?," said Banerjee.

Several vehicles were set on fire as clashes between two groups broke out in West Bengal's Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations today.

No one was injured in the incident and the procession passed along its planned route under police protection, said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Yashpal Jaganiya. On Monday, the BJP slammed the Trinamool Congress for announcing protests on March 30, the day of Ram Navami celebrations. The incident took place in Kiradpura, which has a famous Ram temple, Police Commissioner Nikhil Gupta said. A group of men in the rally were seen using sticks to deflect the stones thrown at them from a nearby roof. I do not support riot mongers and consider them the enemy of the country. Several vehicles were set on fire, stones thrown and shops ransacked as clashes between two groups broke out in West Bengal's Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations on Thursday.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took cognizance of the incident and alleged that goons have been hired to orchestrate communal riots in the state.

Violence erupted in parts of Howrah district of West Bengal on Thursday over Ram Navami celebrations. Several vehicles were attacked and set on fire in ...

The Chief Minister added, “Sometimes police gets scared and tries to maintain a balance between both sides.” Hindutva groups have been involved in Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal over the past few years. A large police contingent cordoned off the area and the situation remained tense.

Incidents of stone pelting and arson were reported in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and West Bengal, marring the Ram Navami celebrations in the states.

If anyone is trying to give political colour to this incident, then it is unfortunate," he said in response to a query about some leaders accusing him of being responsible for the episode. The present situation is peaceful and is under control in the area,” M Rajkumar, Jalgaon SP was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. However, some people are trying to vitiate the atmosphere there by making provocative statements,” Devendra Fadnavis said. After an hour, a mob gathered there, bringing stones and petrol-filled bottles along, which they threw at the police personnel," Aurangabad Police Commissioner Nikhil Gupta told a local news channel. At least 12 persons, including 10 police personnel, were injured in the clashes. [By India Today News Desk](/author/india-today-news-desk): Incidents of violence marred the celebration of Ram Navami in different states on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, called the incident “unfortunate”. After some time, one group left the place and the police soon came to the site. Police are seen trying to bring the situation under control. But don’t forget a criminal offence is a criminal offence and the courts will not spare you,” Mamata Banerjee said. Some BJP leaders are saying they will come in with swords and knives during the processions. As Home Minister of WB she is directly responsible for Howrah violence,” Amit Malviya tweeted.

One person was killed while several others, including policemen, were injured in a violent clash that erupted during a Ram Navami procession in West ...

"Those who are into riots or attack, we will not listen to any excuse. Sarkar himself got injured while controlling the situation. [By Anupam Mishra](/author/anupam-mishra-0): One person was killed while several others were injured after a [clash erupted between two communities](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/stones-pelted-vehicles-torched-ram-navami-celebrations-maharashtra-gujarat-bengal-2353646-2023-03-30) in West Bengal's Dalkhola city during a Ram Navami procession on Thursday.