Holi and Jumma Namaaz falling on the same day has started creating a ruckus in Uttar Pradesh. Recently, the video of Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary’s statement went viral on social media. He said that whoever has a problem with the colors of Holi should stay inside the house because Holi comes only once a year.
According to sources, opposition parties have condemned this statement and demanded action against Chaudhary. They say that his statement is biased and it does not suit an officer. This whole matter is after the peace committee meeting held in Sambhal Kotwali. Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav has strongly reacted to the CO’s statement. He said that such people will be in jail whenever the system changes.
Recently, on the question of Holi and Jumma falling on the same day in Sambhal, Anuj Chaudhary said that Holi is one day, and Jumma comes 52 times in a year. If anyone in the Muslim community has an objection, then he should not leave the house on this day, and if he is going out, then he should have a big heart. Because festivals are meant to be celebrated together.
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Vikram Singh has condemned his statement. He said that the state officials should not act like agents of the BJP. He said, ‘Officials are copying the Chief Minister’s words to flatter him. Action should be taken against those who make such statements and openly show their bias. This is reprehensible, and officials should not act like agents of the BJP.’
Choudhary stressed the need for strict monitoring to maintain communal harmony and law and order. He informed the media that peace committee meetings have been going on at various levels for a month to ensure peaceful festivals. Choudhary urged both communities to respect each other’s sentiments. He also appealed to people not to forcibly apply colors to those who do not want to play Holi.
He said, ‘Just as Muslims eagerly wait for Eid, Hindus wait for Holi in the same way. People celebrate by applying colors, distributing sweets, and spreading happiness. Similarly, on Eid, people prepare special dishes and celebrate by hugging each other. The essence of both festivals is unity and mutual respect.’
