GURUGRAM: Haryana leader minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated on Sunday that namaz must be learn in mosques or idgahs reasonably than in public spaces.
The comment, made in line with questions about contemporary disruptions of Friday prayers in Gurugram, came a day after right-wing outfits requested the CM and BJP to make their stand at the factor clear. Right-wing teams within the town have declared they won't allow namaz in open spaces, saying prayers must best be introduced in mosques and different designated puts.
Responding to journalists' queries, Khattar stated that "incidents of namaz being offered in the open have increased". "Namaz should be read in a masjid or an idgah, and if short of space, they (Muslims) should read it in their private spaces," he stated. "There's no problem if there is no objection from the public, but if a group or a person objects, one has to take note. We'll keep an eye on the issue," he stated. Asked about emerging pressure due to vigilantism, the CM stated keeping up legislation and order is the government's duty, and it's going to do this.
Last Friday, a number of teams went around the town, shouting slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bangladeshi wapas jao', and chased away prayer congregations in some puts. They also labelled the observe of providing namaz in public spaces 'land jihad'.
Right-wing outfits in Gurugram welcomed the CM's comments. Rajiv Mittal, who claimed to be the national convener of Akhil Bhartiya Hindu Kranti Dal, stated this was a subject that didn't simply fear Gurugram but all the nation.
"The whole country is looking at how the Gurugram administration reacts to it. Even in Muslim countries, offering namaz in the open is not permitted, and there is a fine for breaking the rule," he stated.
There are around 115 open spots across Gurugram district where namaz is obtainable. Muslim teams within the town say they have to take action as a result of there are just a handful of mosques for a inhabitants of nearly 6 lakh Muslims.
Gurugram divisional commissioner D Suresh stated the management was within the means of identifying temporary websites where Muslims can offer their prayers. "The solution is not to stop praying, but it cannot be at places where there is insufficient space and impedes traffic. We are in touch with the community and only want spaces to be designated," he stated, adding that those who are looking to "indulge in irresponsible behaviour and trying to polarise society are being dealt with strictly". "I have instructed officers to be strict and alert," he stated.
The comment, made in line with questions about contemporary disruptions of Friday prayers in Gurugram, came a day after right-wing outfits requested the CM and BJP to make their stand at the factor clear. Right-wing teams within the town have declared they won't allow namaz in open spaces, saying prayers must best be introduced in mosques and different designated puts.
Responding to journalists' queries, Khattar stated that "incidents of namaz being offered in the open have increased". "Namaz should be read in a masjid or an idgah, and if short of space, they (Muslims) should read it in their private spaces," he stated. "There's no problem if there is no objection from the public, but if a group or a person objects, one has to take note. We'll keep an eye on the issue," he stated. Asked about emerging pressure due to vigilantism, the CM stated keeping up legislation and order is the government's duty, and it's going to do this.
Last Friday, a number of teams went around the town, shouting slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bangladeshi wapas jao', and chased away prayer congregations in some puts. They also labelled the observe of providing namaz in public spaces 'land jihad'.
Right-wing outfits in Gurugram welcomed the CM's comments. Rajiv Mittal, who claimed to be the national convener of Akhil Bhartiya Hindu Kranti Dal, stated this was a subject that didn't simply fear Gurugram but all the nation.
"The whole country is looking at how the Gurugram administration reacts to it. Even in Muslim countries, offering namaz in the open is not permitted, and there is a fine for breaking the rule," he stated.
There are around 115 open spots across Gurugram district where namaz is obtainable. Muslim teams within the town say they have to take action as a result of there are just a handful of mosques for a inhabitants of nearly 6 lakh Muslims.
Gurugram divisional commissioner D Suresh stated the management was within the means of identifying temporary websites where Muslims can offer their prayers. "The solution is not to stop praying, but it cannot be at places where there is insufficient space and impedes traffic. We are in touch with the community and only want spaces to be designated," he stated, adding that those who are looking to "indulge in irresponsible behaviour and trying to polarise society are being dealt with strictly". "I have instructed officers to be strict and alert," he stated.
Namaz should be in mosques, not in public places: Haryana CM Khattar
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