Bengaluru: Popular Front of India (PFI) in Saturday issued a press release, welcoming the Supreme Court monitored mediation process on Ayodhya dispute case. The organisation has also expressed reservation on the inclusion of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the three member panel appointed by the Supreme Court.
The press release terms the spiritual leader Ravi Shankar as ‘Controversial Figure’ and ‘Open campaigner of for construction of Ram Mandir on the disputed site’ while it also suggest that it would have been more meaningful had the CJI himself would head the panel instead of Retd. Judge of Apex Court.
“He (Ravi Shankar) was repeatedly demanding Muslims to give up their claim of Babri Masjid and accept the Masjid outside Ayodhya. He is reported to have once threatened Muslims that if they don’t give up their claim on Ayodhya India will become Syria. On another occasion he told the media that if court rules against temple, there would be bloodshed and the government might not be able to implement the court order” the press release added.
“It is heartbreaking to note that a controversial person with such a background of openly instigating violence is being deputed to play the role of mediator” it further added
The organization further suggested the apex court to amend its order and ask the panel to begin mediation process only after the Lok Sabha Elections this year as it expressed apprehensions about urgency being sought in the matter to coincide with Lok Sabha elections, as the issue can be used for political gains.
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Discoms urge Delhiites to switch off non essential lighting during Earth Hour on Saturday
New Delhi (PTI): City power discoms have urged Delhiites to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off non-essential electrical appliances between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.
BSES discoms BRPL and BYPL have joined the event promoted by WWF-India.
This year's initiative is themed "Give an Hour for Earth," calling on citizens to dedicate one hour to the planet and inspire lasting change.
"As a proud partner of WWF-India, BSES has urged its around 54 lakh consumers and 2.25 crore residents across South, West, East and Central Delhi to participate in this global movement," the discom said in a statement.
Last year, Delhi saved 269 MW during Earth Hour.
From homes and markets to offices and public spaces, the city will unite in turning off non-essential lights and appliances during this hour in a collective act that emphasises a shared commitment to sustainability.
Earth Hour 2026 also marks two decades of a movement that has grown from a symbolic switch-off in Sydney in 2007 into a defining global call for climate action across more than 190 countries.
BSES plans to switch off non-essential lighting in over 400 offices covering approximately 900 square kilometres during the designated hour.
The discoms are using social media, SMS, and email to reach out to people for wider participation in the initiative.
In a statement, the Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) said that it has reached out to resident welfare associations (RWAs) and other consumers to spread awareness about Earth Hour. The discom has also approached students and teachers across 150 schools, as well as residents of 218 slum clusters in the city.
