Udupi, Sept 10: The workers of Congress and BJP exchanged heated words when the saffron party workers opposed the Congressmen’s demand to close the shops to support the bandh at Kadiyala this morning.

A group of Congress workers, led by Udupi Congress municipal council member Ramesh Kanchan, demanded the closure of shops in Kadiyala. Opposing this, Sangh Parivar activist Chaitra stopped Congress workers and shouted slogans in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In turn, bandh supporters shouted slogans in favor of the Congress party. Meanwhile, BJP activists led by councilor Girish Kumar chanted slogans in support of Modi. Following which, heated arguments took place over the incident, which caused a tense atmosphere in the area. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

It is reported that a clash has was broke out between the Congress and the BJP activists demanding the band in Manipal.

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New Delhi: Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations set a remarkable world record as more than 25 lakh earthen lamps illuminated the banks of the Sarayu river, creating a mesmerizing golden glow across the holy city. Originally aiming to light over 28 lakh diyas, organizers succeeded in lighting exactly 25,12,585 diyas, marking a new global achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the spectacular display, calling it "amazing, incomparable, and unimaginable," and extended congratulations to the people of Ayodhya for their devotion. "This Jyotiparva, illuminating the sacred birthplace of Ram Lalla, is filled with emotion. This radiance from Ayodhya Dham will fill every household across the country with renewed energy," the Prime Minister shared online.

The Deepotsav, showcasing Ayodhya’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, featured performances by artists from Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia, alongside a Ram Leela from Uttarakhand. Performers from various Indian states added further color to the celebrations.

“This is the first Deepotsav following the consecration of the Ram Mandir, and every effort was made to bring grandeur and divinity to the celebrations,” shared UP Minister Jaiveer Singh.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led an 'aarti' at the event and took part in a ceremonial chariot pull. As a highlight of the occasion, 18 elaborate tableaux were created by Saket Mahavidyalaya, depicting scenes from Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, including Bal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, and Sundar Kand, among others.