K'taka CM reacts on Azaan debate, says HC order is against use of loudspeakers at all religious places

Bengaluru, April 5: As calls for a ban on Lodspeackers in mosques gain traction in Maharashtra and its neighbouring state of Karnataka, K'taka's Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, has assured to look into the matter.

 

 

While talking to a private media house, he said that the high court order is against the use of loudspeakers not just in mosques, but in all religious places.

 

"This is a high court order. It's not forced. Everything has to be done by talking and explaining to people. It is not only for azaan, it is for all loudspeakers. So, we will take a call," the Karnataka CM said on-demand for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques in the state.

 

 

 

It should be noted that following Maharashtra, some organisations including Bajrang Dal and Sri Ram Sena called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques. On Sunday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray demanded that loudspeakers of mosques be shut down across Maharashtra else his party workers will play Hanuman Chalisa, bhajans every day at 5 am.

 

Meanwhile, Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa said that any solution to the 'loudspeaker' issue can be found by taking the Muslim community into confidence and keeping the interests of students and patients in mind.

 

 

"The attempts by Raj Thackeray or Sri Rama Sene against the use of loudspeakers at mosques have to be naturally done by taking the Muslim community into confidence. There have been complaints about a long time that it disturbs students and patients during morning and evening hours," Eshwarappa said.

 

The minister said that the Muslim community should understand that loudspeakers to call for prayer are disturbing students, including their children and patients.

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