Loudspeaker Row

Jammu civic body passes resolution to remove illegal loudspeakers from religious, public places

Jammu Municipal Corporation's decision comes after Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra implemented a similar order

MNS' Bala Nandgaonkar warns of strong reaction if Raj Thackeray is harmed

Bala Nandgaonkar said that he had been asking for security for the MNS chief and his family, but the state government was not paying heed

Pune: Raj Thackeray's MNS demands written assurance from maulavis about not using loudspeakers for azaan

If the police don't take assurance from maulavis, party workers will recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of police chowkies, as the next stage of protest, MNS said

There should be policy for whole country regarding use of loudspeakers at religious places: Sanjay Raut

Alleging that attempts are being made to "divide the Hindu society," the Shiv Sena leader said that the people of the community are also unhappy since the temples have also stopped using loudspeakers for 'Aarti'

Use of loudspeakers in mosques not a fundamental right, says Allahabad High Court

The high court stated this while dismissing a petition filed by one Irfan of Budaun, who sought permission to play Azaan using loudspeakers in the Noori Masjid

Gujarat: Man beaten to death for using speaker to play devotional songs; five held

The police on Thursday arrested five out of six accused for the incident that took place at Mudarda village of the district on 3 May

Loudspeaker issue not limited to one community, says Balasaheb Thorat

Loudspeakers have become a hot-button issue in the state after MNS chief Raj Thackeray demanded the removal of loudspeakers from mosques

Loudspeaker row: Hundreds of MNS workers detained in parts of Maharashtra

In Pune and neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad, 200 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers and party functionaries were detained, while 12 party activists were arrested in Thane

Will act against Raj Thackeray over speech calling for 'silencing of loudspeakers': Maharashtra Police

'Aurangabad CP is looking into the speech. He will take whatever legal action that is needed,' Maharashtra DGP Rajnish Seth said

Over 50,000 unauthorised loudspeakers removed from religious places across Uttar Pradesh

A statewide drive is on across the state since 25 April to remove unauthorised loudspeakers from religious places and set the volume of others within permissible limits