Priyanka Tiwari
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As Ram Navami is being celebrated across India, local governments are tightening security to avoid any unrest. Several states expect large religious processions on Sunday.
Ram Navami marks the ninth day of Chaitra, the first month in the Hindu calendar.
Increased Vigil in Key States
Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra are taking strong steps to maintain order. Police forces have been deployed in sensitive areas. Surveillance is being carried out using drones.
West Bengal: Peace Room at Raj Bhavan and City Patrols
West Bengal has seen tension during past processions. To prevent repeat incidents:
Over 100 rallies are planned across the state.
29 senior police officers are assigned to monitor 10 high-alert zones.
#WATCH | Hooghly, West Bengal: Shobha Yatra to be organised in Hooghly today on the occasion of #RamNavami2025 pic.twitter.com/Ux7b8bLAAm
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2025
A peace room has been set up at Raj Bhavan, led by former IG S.B. Bandyopadhyay.
A Rapid Action Team is ready to respond to emergencies.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma reviewed city security on Saturday.
VIDEO | Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma inspects security arrangements ahead of Ram Navami procession.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 5, 2025
Manoj Verma says, "Till today afternoon, we have got about 80 plus applications and we are processing that. We have held several rounds of meeting with the local… pic.twitter.com/IxG4qyAccZ
So far, 80 rally permissions have been requested.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged for peaceful celebrations, while opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari encouraged a large turnout to demonstrate Hindu unity.
Ayodhya: Police and Drone Surveillance
In Ayodhya, large crowds are expected at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple. Authorities have:
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | AI-based drones are being used for monitoring and security purposes as a large number of devotees are arriving at Ram Janmbhoomi temple. pic.twitter.com/KuFZycmoi3
— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2025
Deployed heavy police force.
Arranged drones for aerial monitoring.
Set up proper parking and traffic management for devotees.
Mumbai: 13,500 Cops on Duty
Mumbai Police have stationed over 13,500 personnel:
Focus is on areas like Malvani and Malad.
Drones will monitor Shobha Yatra processions.
Security comes in response to recent incidents, like the March 17 Nagpur violence.
Bihar: DJ Ban and Misinformation Control
To maintain calm during the festivities:
DJs are completely banned across Bihar.
In Rohtas, authorities seized over 230 DJ units.
Peace committee meetings are ongoing.
Social media is under strict monitoring to stop fake news.
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