VHP, Bajrang Dal activists stop Ram Navami rally outside mosque, play loud music in UP
Cops say rally was taken out peacefully under their supervision
Lucknow: In an incident that occurred in Koshambi, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, local VHP and Bajrang Dal activists caused uproar on Ram Navami by halting their rally in front of a mosque and blaring loud music.
The disturbance unfolded near Muratganj in Kaushambi, as depicted in a widely circulated video on various social media platforms.
One Twitter user shared the video and tagged the local police in the post, prompting the official handle of the Kaushambi Police to assert that the rally proceeded "peacefully" under police supervision, refuting any allegations against the rally.
However, the video clearly shows the rally halted outside a mosque, with loud music blaring from speakers, causing disruption in the vicinity. The deliberate stoppage of the rally outside the mosque raised concerns about religious insensitivity once again across social media platforms, with several users condemning the act while others found it a non-issue.
Commenting on the police department's response, one user criticized, "Are you blind? They stopped the procession in front of the mosque and played DJ at high volume." Another user expressed skepticism, stating, "It doesn't seem peaceful from any angle."
The discrepancy between the police department's assertion of a peaceful rally and the evident disruption depicted in the video highlighted a potential disconnect between official statements and on-the-ground reality or the negligence of the authorities over a serious issue that could have potentially triggered a law and order situation in the region.
Kaushambi- VHP Bajrang Dal workers created ruckus on Ram Navami in Muratganj, they created ruckus in front of the Mosque by playing DJ at high volume during namaz in the Mosque.@kaushambipolice pic.twitter.com/sq2QBUzLYX
— هارون خان (@iamharunkhan) April 17, 2024
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Govt to develop 'corporate mitras' cadre to help MSMEs
New Delhi (PTI): In efforts to help the MSMEs, the government will develop a cadre of "corporate mitras" in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the announcement as she presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday.
In her speech, the minister also said the government will set up an 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' Standing Committee to recommend measures focusing on the services sector.
The cadre of "corporate mitras" will help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to meet their compliance requirements at affordable costs.
Also, the government will facilitate professional institutions such as ICAI, ICSI, ICMAI to design short-term modular courses and practical tools to develop the cadre of corporate mitras, Sitharaman said.
In announcements related to the agriculture sector, the minister said support will be provided for high-value crops such as sandalwood, walnuts apart from having a coconut promotion scheme to increase production.
Also, the Centre will partner with states to restore glory of sandal wood ecosystem, she added.
