The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants.
The Calcutta High Court has recently granted permission to the Kalighat Bahumukhi Seva Samiti, a local club with affiliations to the BJP, to conduct a special event in Kolkata. This event, scheduled for January 22, is in celebration of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The court’s decision, presided over by Justice Jay Sengupta, allows for a live telecast of the inauguration ceremony, along with the performance of traditional Hindu rituals such as ‘Puja Archana’, ‘Sankirtan’, and ‘Arati’. The festivities will also include the distribution of ‘Bhog Prasad’.
The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants. This decision ensures minimal disruption to the park’s regular activities, including children’s gymnastics sessions.
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The petitioners, represented by Tushar Kanti Ghosh, Chief of the BJP media cell in West Bengal, initially faced challenges in obtaining permission for the event. The police had denied their request to hold the ceremony in the Kalighat area, which is notably close to the iconic Kalighat Kali Temple and the residence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. However, the court’s ruling has provided a resolution, allowing the event to proceed with specific conditions.
Justice Sengupta’s ruling emphasizes the importance of maintaining public order and respecting the rights of all park users. The petitioners have been directed to ensure that the park is restored to its normal state after the event concludes.
This event is part of the BJP’s statewide plans to celebrate the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. It includes live screenings of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on giant screens, cultural programs, and the distribution of Prasad among the people. The decision by the Calcutta High Court represents a significant moment in the ongoing interactions between religious celebrations and public spaces in India, balancing the rights of religious expression with the need to maintain public order and respect for communal spaces.
