Udupi: Churches in Udupi District have resolved that no mass prayers or any religious activities will be held at its premises till June 30 to ensure the safety and security of the worshippers. The move comes on the back of the State government’s order permitting religious places to resume operations as the country enters phased exit from Corona lockdown.

The decision was taken by Udupi United Christian Forum for Human Rights, adding that the Churches will be open for personal visits of the devotees and that only mass prayers and activities will be restricted in the premises.

The decision was taken in a meeting attended by leaders of Christian organizations including the Church of South India, United Basel Mission Churches, Full Gospel Pastors Association, and others.

It further added that the forum will further analyze the situation around June 30 and decide the further course of action.

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Varanasi: Comedian Shyam Rangeela has finally filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency on Tuesday, May 14, the last day of filing papers.

Rangeela, who intended to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi had alleged on Monday that he was being denied a nomination from the seat, as he along with several other candidates were reportedly made to wait for filling papers on May 10th and May 13th.

Shyam Rangeela, taking to his official ‘X’ handle, wrote, "With your love and support, I have completed all the requirements as per the rules and submitted the nomination. I also have full faith in the democracy of this country. Now the next two-three days are crucial. Thank you all very much for your cooperation. My electoral future rests in the hands of all election officials who are the custodians of our democracy. With the hope that they all strengthen our faith, Yours Shyam Rangeela.”

Alongside, Shyam, BJP candidate Narendra Modi, Log Party's Vinay Kumar Tripathi, BJP's Surendra Narayan Singh, independent candidates Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Reena Rai, Neha Jaiswal, Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, Ashok Kumar Pandey, Sandeep Tripathi filed their nomination papers on Tuesday.

According to the Election Commision of India, a total of 41 candidates have filed nomination papers from the Varanasi constituency.