In a gesture of solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces engaged in Operation Sindoor, the Karnataka authorities has directed mosques throughout the state to supply particular prayers this Friday, India Right this moment reported.
Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan introduced that Jumma (Friday) prayers might be noticed in all mosques.(X/Zameer Ahmed Khan)
The transfer comes days after comparable rituals had been held in temples, underscoring a broader effort to unite communities in help of nationwide safety personnel.
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Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan introduced that Jumma (Friday) prayers might be noticed in all mosques, together with these managed by the Karnataka State Waqf Board, with intentions centered on the security, power, and success of India’s navy.
“These prayers are not only a tribute to our brave soldiers but also a collective expression of our hopes and blessings for their mission,” Minister Khan stated, as reported by India Right this moment. He additionally confirmed that he has formally written to the Chief Govt Officer of the Waqf Board, instructing that the prayers be performed in all relevant mosques.
This announcement follows an earlier directive issued by the Muzrai Division, which referred to as for particular pujas in authorities temples throughout Karnataka on Could 8. These ceremonies had been held on behalf of the Indian Military, invoking divine safety and blessings for the safety personnel concerned in Operation Sindoor.
Temples had been guided to hold out the rituals “with solemnity and devotion,” providing prayers particularly within the identify of the troopers deployed. That initiative was led by Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy.
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‘Tiranga Yatre’ in Bengaluru
In a symbolic gesture backing the Indian Armed Forces’ Operation Sindoor—a navy response to the current Pahalgam terror assault, Bengaluru is ready to host a large-scale ‘Tiranga Yatre’ (flag march) this Friday.
The march is being organised by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
The rally will begin at KR Circle and proceed in direction of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, drawing participation from a number of senior leaders.
The occasion is being positioned as a present of unity and patriotism, reflecting public backing for the armed forces following their counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. In response to Deccan Herald, BBMP officers have issued directions for all workers and officers to be current at KR Circle by 9 a.m. on the day of the occasion.