Now, Sena targets mosques over loudspeakers

[Pak123]

NEW DELHI: Booked for violating noise pollution norms at its October 17 Dussehra rally, the Shiv Sena Wednesday demanded “action” against mosques for saying Azaan, the call for prayer, on loudspeakers.

The demand comes a day after it called for a ban on the burqa as it was “being misused for childlifting and bogus voting”.

“In a city like Mumbai, does pollution take place only at Shivteerth (Shivaji Park, where the Dussehra rally was held)? In Bhendibazaar, Behrampada, loudspeakers atop Masjids say Azaan in the morning and ruin people’s sleep. They cause disruption in kids’ studies. Action must be taken against these loudspeakers, which trouble the aged, infirm and the sick,” said an editorial in Sena’s mouthpiece Saamna.

Reacting to the Sena’s demands, Muslim scholar and writer Asgar Ali Engineer said, “Shiv Sena made a demand for removing loudspeakers from Masjids during the 1992-93 riots. However, when they came to power, they did not remove a single loudspeaker. When in opposition, they make demands in an irresponsible manner for votes, but when in power, they realise its implications.”

The demands for a ban on the burqa and mosque loudspeakers come close on the heels of the Sena's campaign for removal from the Mumbai University's English literature syllabus a Booker-nominated novel of writer Rohinton Mistry, which was subsequently implemented.

The Mumbai police have registered two separate cases, under the Environment Protection Act and anti-noise pollution laws, against the Shiv Sena for its Dussehra rally which violated the 50 decibel noise level limits imposed by the Bombay High Court.

Now, Sena targets mosques over loudspeakers - GEO.tv

this fellow getting out of control eh ?

 

[Markus]

Why there are so many Shiv Sena articles in Pakistan's current events and social issues section?

 

[hoax]

Shiv Sena is a small local party not a National party.....
Most of the things they do is for short term political gain...

Your country or my country....Parties/groups like these are present in every country...

These types of things are part of democracies all over the world.....

So don't pat any attention to them...

 

[Gossipmonger]

Why are you so obsessed with indian affairs? India is a democratic country as informed to us millions of time by our friend from Pakistan and every citizen has equal rights. If SS has raised an issue, let Maha Gov. Or GoI handle them. Look whithin yourself.

 

[mehboobkz]

NEW DELHI: Booked for violating noise pollution norms at its October 17 Dussehra rally, the Shiv Sena Wednesday demanded “action” against mosques for saying Azaan, the call for prayer, on loudspeakers.

The demand comes a day after it called for a ban on the burqa as it was “being misused for childlifting and bogus voting”.

“In a city like Mumbai, does pollution take place only at Shivteerth (Shivaji Park, where the Dussehra rally was held)? In Bhendibazaar, Behrampada, loudspeakers atop Masjids say Azaan in the morning and ruin people’s sleep. They cause disruption in kids’ studies. Action must be taken against these loudspeakers, which trouble the aged, infirm and the sick,” said an editorial in Sena’s mouthpiece Saamna.

Reacting to the Sena’s demands, Muslim scholar and writer Asgar Ali Engineer said, “Shiv Sena made a demand for removing loudspeakers from Masjids during the 1992-93 riots. However, when they came to power, they did not remove a single loudspeaker. When in opposition, they make demands in an irresponsible manner for votes, but when in power, they realise its implications.”

The demands for a ban on the burqa and mosque loudspeakers come close on the heels of the Sena's campaign for removal from the Mumbai University's English literature syllabus a Booker-nominated novel of writer Rohinton Mistry, which was subsequently implemented.

The Mumbai police have registered two separate cases, under the Environment Protection Act and anti-noise pollution laws, against the Shiv Sena for its Dussehra rally which violated the 50 decibel noise level limits imposed by the Bombay High Court.

Now, Sena targets mosques over loudspeakers - GEO.tv

this fellow getting out of control eh ?

Loudspeakers are not allowed in USA-UK mosques and such small country as Panama........so what if India banned this noise pollution of 7000 watts.

 

[mjnaushad]

Why are you so obsessed with indian affairs? India is a democratic country as informed to us millions of time by our friend from Pakistan and every citizen has equal rights. If SS has raised an issue, let Maha Gov. Or GoI handle them. Look whithin yourself.

By this logic what are you doing on Pakistani forum.....

 

[notsuperstitious]

Hardly an issue. Loud speakers need to be banned anyways as they cause noise pollution. Most of my life I've woken up against my will to the sound of Azan from the mosque in Mahim, Mumbai. I'm sure its illegal but since sensitive topic the govt has never taken any action.

 

[Gossipmonger]

By this logic what are you doing on Pakistani forum.....

There are forums such as World Affairs, India Defence etc here on PDF. Your attitude reflects as if you own all debate.
On topic, let India authority handle it first. You can support or criticize based on action taken. Chestbeating before that is called meddling in other's affair.

 

[KS]

Hardly an issue. Loud speakers need to be banned anyways as they cause noise pollution. Most of my life I've woken up against my will to the sound of Azan from the mosque in Mahim, Mumbai. I'm sure its illegal but since sensitive topic the govt has never taken any action.

Yeah me too....Back home it was not much of a problem,but while living in Mumbai ,it sometimes becomes very irritating.

And more importantly if the SS can be booked for causing noise pollution,then these loudspeakers are also illegal.

 

[Peregrine]

Loudspeakers are not allowed in USA-UK mosques and such small country as Panama........so what if India banned this noise pollution of 7000 watts.

Can you kindly tell me that how many Muslims reside in UK-USA and how many Muslims are in India?

 

[Minimalist]

^^ What does this have to do with the number of muslims?

 

[mehboobkz]

Can you kindly tell me that how many Muslims reside in UK-USA and how many Muslims are in India?

What has it to do with numbers?

They are minority in India as in USA and elswhere.

Amplified Azan is not allowed in US-Europe why in India then which is NOT a Muslim nation....

 

[Peregrine]

^^ What does this have to do with the number of muslims?

Its very relevant because Muslims are part of indian culture & society & have been for centuries. Where as in UK & USA they are immigrants.

 

[Minimalist]

It's against laws in mumbai too. But noboday cares about laws in India you know be it Diwali or Political Rallies or Mosques. The reason is simple, in a democracy, you either take action against all or you take action against none.

 

[mehboobkz]

Would GCC and Pakistan allow amplified bhajan kirtans five times a day? 7000 watts whopping sound?

Lets be fair....