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Hindu Procession Reaches Bhojshala for Basant Panchami After SC Order

A Hindu procession reached the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, for Basant Panchami prayers following a Supreme Court order permitting both Hindu and Muslim worship at the site. Authorities deployed extensive security, including police, CRPF, and RAF, with AI-equipped drones for real-time monitoring. The administration created separate entry and exit points and allocated distinct spaces for the ongoing Akhand puja and Muslim namaz to be held simultaneously. District officials expressed confidence in smooth proceedings, emphasizing detailed preparations for crowd management and safety.

Key Points: Bhojshala Basant Panchami Prayers Held Under Tight Security

  • Supreme Court order allows dual worship
  • Heavy security with AI drones deployed
  • Separate spaces for puja and namaz
  • Procession part of Basant Panchami festivities
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Madhya Pradesh: Hindu procession reaches Bhojshala for Basant Panchami prayers

Hindu procession reaches Bhojshala for prayers after Supreme Court order allowing both Hindu and Muslim worship at the complex in Dhar, MP.

"Everything will happen without any hindrance. - Priyank Mishra"

Dhar, January 23

A procession being taken out by Hindu organisations reached Bhojshala on Friday, where prayers are being offered on the occasion of Basant Panchami, following the Supreme Court order allowing Hindus and Muslims to offer prayers at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex.

Horse-mounted police and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed for security at the Bhojshala after the SC's order on Friday.

Earlier, Superintendent of Police (SP) Dhar Mayank Awasthi assured that the security is uptight with all the camera and drone arrangements equipped with AI technology in order to ensure safety and a smooth conduct of the 'Shobha Yatra'.

"Detailed security preparations with deployment of police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Rapid Action Force done. Dhar has been divided into 7 zones monitored by SP-level rank officers. Real-time monitoring using drones and CCTV cameras is underway. Cameras have been installed, and all the feed of the cameras are in our control room. This time we have used AI technology in our drones to detect any abnormal activity..." he said.

Speaking on the crowd management, he said, "We have created diversion points for vehicles and ensured parking facilities, and drones will be used to monitor the route to be taken by 'Shobha Yatra'... CRPF and RAF personnel have been deployed on the route. As per SC orders, separate exit/entry points."

Dhar District Collector Priyank Mishra said, "Everything will happen without any hindrance."

A devotee who was present at the festivities today at the Bhojshala complex said that a separate space for reading Namaaz will be allocated, which will allow the Akhand puja to be held simultaneously.

"Akhand puja has started here. The administration will provide a separate space for offering namaz. The administration has made good preparations and arrangements. The Akhand Puja will continue while Namaaz will be read in a separate space..." he said.

Meanwhile, Basant Panchami prayers and celebrations commenced at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar on Friday, following a Supreme Court order allowing both Hindu and Muslim communities to perform their respective religious rituals at the site.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the administration making such detailed arrangements. Separate spaces for puja and namaaz is a practical solution. Hope this sets a precedent for other disputed sites. Basant Panchami ki hardik shubhkamnaye!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the court's order for harmony, I do hope the historical and archaeological significance of Bhojshala as an ancient Saraswati temple is not forgotten in this compromise. Our heritage matters.
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Meera T
This is a positive step. Coexistence is our strength. The real test will be in the implementation on the ground. Kudos to the police and RAF for the security planning. 🙏
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David E
Visiting India from the UK and following this news. It's fascinating to see how technology (AI drones!) is being used to manage large religious gatherings. A complex situation handled with modern solutions.
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Karthik V
The amount of taxpayer money and police resources being spent on security for this is staggering. While religious freedom is important, I hope such arrangements don't become a permanent drain on the exchequer every year.
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Sarah B
As an observer, this seems like a very Indian solution - finding a way for different practices to happen side-by-side. The separate entry/exit points is a smart logistical

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