Follow MCC, avoid political speeches during Ram Navami processions: Hyderabad CP

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner K Sreenivasa Reddy on Friday called for strict adherence to the model code of conduct during Ram Navami processions in the city on April 17.

Reddy held a meeting with the organizers of Ram Navami processions. He urged them to ensure that the festival is celebrated peacefully and avoid provocative speeches, among others.

Welcoming participants at the meeting, including officials of various government departments, he requested all to ensure a peaceful festival for which coordination and cooperation of all wings is essential, a police release said.

"Some of the points mentioned included regarding the starting timing of the processions, avoiding the use of DJ systems, no bursting of firecrackers, no throwing of vermillion or gulal on the passers-by, no carrying of sticks/swords/firearms, no provocative slogans, speeches, songs, displaying provocative banners, use of a limited number of vehicles and no disturbance to people from other communities," police said.

He further requested all not to indulge in rumors, spreading provocative posts, fake messages, and others on social media.

The organizers should not violate the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which is in force for the Lok Sabha elections. Political symbols or political speeches will not be permitted during the Shobha Yatra (procession).

Later, the Commissioner, along with officials, and the organizers inspected the nearly 6.3 km route of the main procession.