Delhi: Heavy security in Uttam Nagar for Ram Navami procession after Holi violence
New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI): Elaborate security arrangements are in place in Uttam Nagar, where a procession is being taken out on Ram Navami, with the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces deployed to maintain law and order in the wake of the Holi clashes, officials said.
Police said that the security arrangements were strengthened in view of tensions that had flared earlier this month following a violent clash between two neighbouring families in JJ Colony on the night of Holi, which resulted in the death of an individual.
The 'Shobha Yatra' procession, which is witnessing significant participation, is being closely monitored by senior police officers, with multiple layers of security along the designated route to ensure that the event passes off peacefully.
"Adequate force has been deployed at sensitive points, intersections and densely populated stretches in Uttam Nagar, while barricades have been installed to regulate traffic and crowd movement. Rapid Action Force (RAF) teams have been stationed at strategic locations to respond swiftly to any untoward situation," a senior police officer said.
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The officer further informed that continuous patrolling is being carried out in the area, and surveillance is being maintained through CCTV cameras and drones to keep a close watch on the movement of people during the procession.
Uttam Nagar has been tense since the death of 26-year-old Tarun, who sustained fatal injuries after a dispute broke out between the families. According to police, the altercation was triggered after water from a balloon thrown by a girl from Tarun's family accidentally splashed on a woman from the neighbouring family.
The two families, who had known each other for nearly five decades, had a history of disputes over issues such as parking and garbage disposal, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Following the incident, tensions gripped the locality, and an angry mob vandalised several vehicles and set some on fire, prompting heavy deployment of police to restore order.
So far, the police has arrested and apprehended 16 people, including two minors, in connection with the case. The accused have been booked under relevant sections, including murder and provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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In view of the prevailing sensitivities, authorities have taken additional precautionary measures during the Ram Navami procession. "We have deployed sufficient force, including RAF personnel, and senior officers are present on the ground. We are monitoring the situation closely to ensure that the procession is conducted peacefully," a senior police officer said.
Local police have also been engaging with community members and organisers of the procession to ensure coordination and prevent any rumours or misinformation from spreading. Traffic diversions have been put in place in parts of Uttam Nagar, and commuters have been advised to avoid certain routes during the procession hours.
The situation in the area remains peaceful, with security agencies maintaining a strong vigil to ensure communal harmony and prevent any disruption during the possession, police added.
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Defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill betrayal of nation's woman power: Adityanath
Lucknow (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha "betrayal of the woman power" of the nation.
A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated on Friday.
In a post on X in Hindi, late on Friday night, Adityanath said, "Today, a dark chapter has been added to the history of India's great democracy. The Opposition's obstruction of the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill essential for the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' is a blow to the honour of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India). It is a betrayal of the entire woman power of the nation; it is an infringement upon their democratic rights.
"The Congress-led 'INDI' alliance has exposed its anti-women mindset. The women of the nation are watching and understanding everything. They will remember this deceit and injustice, and when the time comes, they will surely give a reply. Under the leadership of our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the NDA alliance will continue its unwavering efforts to protect the honour, dignity, and rights of women, and to ensure their empowerment."
While 298 members voted in support of the Bill in the Lok Sabha, 230 MPs voted against it. The Bill required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority.
According to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Lok Sabha seats were to be increased to 816 from the current 543 to "operationalise" the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census.
Seats were also to be increased in state and Union Territory assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women.
This was for the first time that a Bill under the Modi government was defeated in Parliament.
