Tripura minister says drunk dancing during immersion processions against Hindu culture

Tripura minister Sudhangshu Das said dancing under the influence of alcohol and playing loud music during idol immersion processions go against Hindu culture. He urged youth to embrace spirituality as police enforced curbs on high-decibel DJ boxes during Ganesh Puja

Agartala: Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das said playing loud music during immersion processions and dancing under the influence of alcohol are totally against the spirit of Hinduism.

Das’s statement came as the festive season began in the state with the Ganesh Puja. “Immersion of idols by dancing under the influence of alcohol is totally against the spirit of the Hindu religion and culture. I appeal to positive-minded people to come forward to put an end to such a culture,” he posted on Facebook.

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“We must try to bring the younger generation out from such a wrong path and drive them towards spirituality,” said the animal resources development minister. The High Court has already banned the use of high-decibel sound systems, also known as ‘DJ boxes’, after 10 pm.

Police said they were taking steps to curb sound pollution in Agartala. “We are taking legal action whenever the guidelines are being flouted. During Ganesh Puja, some complaints regarding the high-decibel sound systems were received, and action was taken,” said Rana Chatterjee, the officer-in-charge of the West Agartala police station.