Muslims showered with flowers amid Holi celebrations in Seelampur
Delhi: As Holi coincided with Friday prayers this year, residents of Delhi’s Seelampur marked the occasion by showering flower petals on Muslims during their prayers near Jama Masjid. Choosing petals over colours, locals aimed to honour the sanctity of the occasion while embracing the spirit of communal harmony.
Videos of the moment captured worshippers completing their prayers as a gentle rain of flowers fell upon them, a gesture widely appreciated as a reflection of mutual respect and cultural bonds. Residents saw this as a reaffirmation of unity, highlighting the shared traditions that connect communities.
At a time of increasing social divisions, such acts of goodwill serve as reminders of the deep-rooted ethos of coexistence and harmony.
Delhi's Seelampur where Hindu brothers celebrated Holi by showering flowers on Namazis.#HoliCelebration pic.twitter.com/3QTQHCnjQD
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V.D. Satheesan elected as new Chief Minister of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
