Loudspeaker controversy erupts ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Raj Thackeray has stated that if his government is elected, he will remove loudspeakers from all mosques in Maharashtra. Nitesh Rane has supported this statement. The issue has sparked controversy among political parties and religious organizations, with concerns about election procedures, noise pollution, and religious freedom. The statements from leaders are becoming sharper as the voting day approaches. Raj Thackeray and Nitesh Rane argue that laws applicable to Hindus should also apply to the Muslim community regarding the use of loudspeakers. However, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole condemned Thackeray’s statement, emphasizing the right to follow one’s religion as guaranteed by the Constitution. The debate highlights the tensions surrounding the use of loudspeakers in religious and political settings in Maharashtra.