Posters asking non-Hindus to avoid the Ganga ghats and temples on the banks of the river have been put up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch an investigation. Police mentioned posters purportedly put up by right-wing outfits have been being eliminated.
“Ghats and temples on the banks of Maa Ganga in Kashi are symbols of Sanatan Dharma, Indian culture, faith and belief. Those who have faith and faith in Sanatan Dharma are welcome. Otherwise, it is not a picnic spot,” learn one of many posters, written in Hindi.
The poster learn “Access Prohibited – Non-Hindu” on the prime and ended by saying “This is not a request, but a warning”. Images and movies of such posters purportedly put up by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and its youth wing, Bajrang Dal, additionally surfaced on social media platforms.
Officials mentioned that the Varanasi Police has taken cognizance of the matter and has began investigation.
The native Bhelupur police station is investigating the matter. The folks seen within the movies and photos are being recognized,” mentioned a police officer. PTI,
“As of now, no written grievance has been made to the police. However, the police took cognizance of the incident after it was highlighted by some native teams. With their assist the posters are being eliminated.
The holy metropolis of japanese Uttar Pradesh attracts vacationers from everywhere in the world.
Considered one of many oldest cities on this planet, Varanasi can be the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Non-Hindus violate the purity of the Ghats. That’s why this warning has been issued to them,” said Bajrang Dal’s Kashi Metropolitan Coordinator Nikhil Tripathi “Rudra”. PTI,
He mentioned that the warning to avoid the ghats is for individuals who don’t imagine in Sanatan Dharma and alleged that such folks eat alcohol and non-vegetarian meals on the ghats.
“Recently, photos of ladies ingesting beer at a ghat had surfaced. Ghats and temples are symbols of Sanatan Dharma. These aren’t picnic spots. If any such particular person is seen on the ghats, we’ll nab him and hand him over to the police.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
