Tag: temples
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Shiv Sena hits out at BJP over demand to reopen temples
The Shiv Sena on Monday targeted the BJP for seeking reopening of temples in Maharashtra amid the COVID-19 crisis, and asked whether the NDA constituent will take responsibility if there is an “explosion” of coronavirus cases again. The opposition BJP in Maharashtra last week staged protests outside temples in parts of the state, demanding reopening…
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Supreme Court on opening of temples: CJI said – “Government approves opening of malls, because there are economic interests; The danger of corona being counted in the matter of temples”;
Supreme Court approved 3 Jain temples to be opened for 2 days for Paryushan festival in Mumbai; Said- “This order is not for crowded events in any other temple or Ganesh festival”; The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the government’s attitude on the issue of opening the temples. A bench, including Chief Justice SA Bobde, said…
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Tyres burnt in front of 3 temples leads to tension
Burning tyres found in front of three temples on Saturday in Coimbatore led to tense moments with workers of BJP and fringe pro-Hindu outfits demanding action against the culprits, police said. The incidents came a day after a statue of social reformer E V Ramasami ‘Periyar’ was found with saffron hued paint here. Police acted…