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BJP criticized the Telangana government for its “anti-Hindu” agenda after Hyderabad and Cyberabad police issued Holi restrictions, including bans on group rides and alcohol.
Hyderabad Police have also warned people against smearing colour on unwilling people. (Representative image)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called out the Telangana government’s “anti-Hindu” agenda after Hyderabad and Cyberabad cops issued restrictions for Holi, including bans on group rides and alcohol.
BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla said the Telangana Congress government’s anti-Hindu agenda was out in the open again.
“Now, they are restricting Holi celebrations in Telangana. Hindus are being told how to celebrate their festival!” he added.
Holi Restrictions
Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu issued an order on Wednesday regarding the closure of liquor outlets for the Holi festival on March 14, from 6 am to 6 pm. The order stipulates that wine shops, toddy shops, and bars attached to restaurants within the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate will remain closed, with the exception of those in star hotels and registered clubs.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty issued a separate directive on Wednesday, advising citizens against throwing colour or water on strangers, vehicles, or public places, and discouraging smearing others with colour in a manner that causes disturbance.
The order also prohibits groups from aimlessly driving around on roads, causing inconvenience to others. This regulation will be in effect from 6 am on March 14 to 6 am on 15th March.
