Bengaluru: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticised the Congress government, alleging that it enforces restrictions only during Hindu festivals. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Saturday, he commented on the state government’s restrictions on fireworks during Diwali celebrations.
Joshi questioned why regulations are imposed on events like playing DJ music, idol immersions, processions, and fireworks only during Hindu festivals, while morning prayers begin as early as 5 a.m. in mosques without similar restrictions. "Why doesn’t the government apply the same rules and policies in such cases?" he asked.
He further said that no one can effectively stop people from setting off fireworks, saying, "Whatever happens, will happen, regardless."
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Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
