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  Loudspeakers removed from several religious sites in Lucknow as police crack down on noise pollution

  Uttar Pradesh | November 09, 2025 16:14 IST

  Lucknow Police launched a fresh drive in the Wazirganj area to remove illegal loudspeakers from mosques and temples as part of the Yogi government’s ongoing campaign against noise pollution.

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  Delhi govt extends loudspeaker deadline amid festive season; check revised timings

  Delhi | September 22, 2025 21:26 IST

  The UT government’s decision in this regard has been announced by Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He also thanked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the decision.

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  Madhya Pradesh IAS officer's remark on temple loudspeakers sparks controversy

  Madhya Pradesh | October 22, 2024 11:22 IST

  Shailbala is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Currently, she is posted as Additional Secretary in the Public Administration Department i.e. General Administration Department (GAD).

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  If use of loudspeakers harmful during Ganesh Chaturthi then same for Eid too: Bombay HC

  Maharashtra | September 18, 2024 16:54 IST

  If it (loudspeaker) is harmful for Ganesh Chaturthi, it is harmful for Eid also,” The Bombay High Court observed disposing of the petitions which seek a ban on the use of “DJs", "dance" and "laser lights" during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.

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  77 loudspeakers removed from religious places in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur, permission mandatory

  Madhya Pradesh | May 25, 2024 23:06 IST

  According to the government order, it is necessary to take permission from SDM before installing loudspeakers at any religious place.

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  Strict action if loudspeakers found violating norms: CM Adityanath warns UP officials

  India | May 19, 2022 6:34 IST

  "The noise of loudspeakers should be within the premises where they are installed," Yogi Adityanath said.

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  Allahabad HC denies permission for use of loudspeaker at mosque for azaan

  India | May 06, 2022 23:46 IST

  The order came on a petition filed by one Irfan of Badaun district. Petitioner Irfan moved the high court after a subdivisional magistrate had in December last year rejected his application seeking permission for playing loudspeaker/mike in a village mosque at the time of azaan. 

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  BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav

  India | May 05, 2022 10:39 IST

  Lalu Prasad Yadav said that those demanding a ban on loudspeakers on mosques wanted to divide the country.

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  Hanuman Chalisa row: Navneet, husband Ravi Rana walk free from Byculla Jail

  India | May 05, 2022 17:11 IST

  MP Navneet Rana and her husband Ravi Rana, who is an independent MLA, were arrested on April 23 from their Mumbai residence after declaring that they would recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's home in Bandra.

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  Hanuman Chalisa row: 150 MNS workers arrested over communal tensions in Nashik

  India | May 05, 2022 6:52 IST

  The loudspeakers row started when Raj Thackeray on April 12 gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, failing which, he warned, MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers.

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  Bal Thackeray's old video shows him speak against loudspeakers, Muslims praying on roads | WATCH

  India | May 04, 2022 12:10 IST

  A case was filed against Raj Thackeray on Tuesday when he appealed to people to play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers in the areas where loudspeakers are used for 'Aazan' from today.

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  Loudspeaker row: Case registered against Raj Thackeray after his 'ultimatum' speech

  India | May 03, 2022 19:25 IST

  Maharashtra police chief Rajnish Seth said the Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers atop mosques.

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  Heavy police deployment in Ayodhya after objectionable items dumped outside mosques

  India | April 28, 2022 14:11 IST

  The Ayodhya district administration officials later held meetings with religious leaders and assured them that those behind the incident will be punished.

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  Bid to incite communal tension busted, Delhi Police arrests youth for giving threats in video

  India | April 26, 2022 23:53 IST

  After the video came to police knowledge, Sohail was arrested and a case under section 153A has been registered against him.

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  Loudspeaker controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre

  India | April 25, 2022 21:41 IST

  "If Centre makes a national-level rule over loudspeakers, issues won't come up in states. It was decided that an all-party delegation will meet Centre & discuss this," Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil said.

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  Uttar Pradesh: No religious procession without permission; mics allowed but conditions apply

  India | April 19, 2022 16:58 IST

  Regarding the mics being used at religious places, Yogi Adityanath said that although mics can be used, make sure the sound does not come out of the premises.

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  Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik

  India | April 18, 2022 12:48 IST

  The development came after MNS chief Raj Thackeray last week reiterated his demand that loudspeakers on mosques be removed by May 3 or else MNS will play 'Hanuman Chalisa' eulogising Lord Hanuman on loudspeakers outside mosques.

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  After Raj Thackeray's warning MNS leader plays Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker, arrested

  News | April 04, 2022 13:12 IST

  MNS leader Raj Thackeray had recently warned against the use of loudspeakers in Mosques that unless some action is taken, Hanuman Chalisa would be played aloud. A MNS leader was arrested in Mumbai for the same.

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  Raj Thackeray warns against use of loudspeakers in mosques, says - will play 'Hanuman Chalisa' other

  News | April 03, 2022 9:43 IST

  MNS leader Raj Thackeray in his recent speech issued warning against use of loudspeakers in mosques. He said that if no action is taking, he will counter it by playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' in front of mosques.

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  Delhi government allows Ramlilas to use loudspeakers till midnight

  India | October 01, 2019 21:10 IST

  The Delhi government on Tuesday allowed the organisers of Ramlila, Durga Puja, Dusshera and other religious functions to use loudspeakers and public address system between 10 p.m. and 12 at midnight till October 9.