Mangalore: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti Condemns Use of Images of Gods on Crackers

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Nov 10: Printing images of gods and national leader on Diwali crackers and bursting them in public places should be stopped," said Ramananda Gowda of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti at a press meet here on Saturday, November 10.

“Strict rules should be enforced against usage of images of deities like Lakshmi, Vishnu, Krishna and others. As the crackers with these images are burnt and torn off, the remains of which finally end up being scattered everywhere on the roads, gutters and waste boxes, it is not acceptable”, he said.

"For publicity, some of the cracker manufacturers have named their products after Gods like Lakshmi bomb, Krishna bomb, Vishnu bomb, etc. There are particular rules about this which are not being followed. The government has to take proper measures to ensure that the rules are followed and also take necessary action against those who violate them," he said.

Speaking on the occasion, social activist Hanumantha Kamath said that there are particular rules pertaining to the use of crackers. "Crackers emitting loud noise and heavy smoke crackers and bursting of crackers in public places after 10 pm is not allowed," he said.

He said police never take steps against those who violate these rules. "Police are given enough vehicles to go on rounds, but they park it at some place and go to sleep. They should at least make the right use of the facilities on Diwali and take action against the violators in the coming days," he said.

Sukanya Acharya was also present at the press meet.