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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ayodhya, Barabanki admins say no to two Urs over law & order concerns
Ayodhya: Local administrations in Ayodhya and Barabanki have refused to grant permissions for organising two separate 'Urs' ceremonies that have been held in the districts for the past several years on grounds that the two events could lead to breach of peace and a law & order crisis. One of these Urs was an annual affair held at the shrine of Dada Miya in the Khanpur Masodha area of Ayodhya. The other relates to the Urs of Syed Shakeel Baba, which, too, has been an annual event for the last 75 years, held at Phoolpur area of Barabanki. Following a complaint from the activists of Vishwa Hindu Parishad , the Ayodhya administration cancelled the permission for the Dada Miya Urs. The complainants claimed that a gathering was being organized in the name of 'Ghazi Baba' (a reference to Syed Salar Masood of Bahraich) at these Urs events. Subsequent police investigation revealed that the organizers obtained permission from local administration for organising an event under the name of 'Urs Dada Miya' but they were found collecting donations by printing receipts under the name of 'Ghazi Baba Urs'. The permission granted under the name of 'Urs Dada Miya' has been revoked as it was found that 'Urs' was under the name of Ghazi Baba, said Ayodhya circle officer Ashutosh Tiwari. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In Mohammadpur Khala police station area in Barabanki district, the four-day Urs of Syed Shakeel Baba that was traditionally being held for 75 years, has also been denied nod due to concerns over law and order and potential unrest. Barabanki additional SP Vikas Tripathi said, "Some disputes have emerged that may lead to communal tension and unrest. IN view of this, the administration has refused to grant permission for the Urs." In May, the Bahraich district administration had denied nod for the annual Jeth Mela, held at the dargah of Syed Salar Masood, citing an LIU report flagging law and order concerns. Before this, the state government had denied permission for holding the Sambhal's Neja Mela, also in the name of Salar Masood. In Gorakhpur, the iconic Bale Miyan fair held in memory of Salar Masood—locally called Bale Miyan—was scheduled to begin on May 18. However, the district administration did not grant the necessary security clearance, effectively stalling the fair. This was followed by CM Yogi Adityanath's assertion that glorification of invaders amounted to treason which an "independent India will not tolerate". Salar Masood, a semi-legendary figure, is believed to be the nephew of Mahmud of Ghazni and served as his military commander. The main source of information about him is contained in Mirat-i-Masudi, a Persian-language hagiography written by Abdur Rahman Chishti during the reign of Jahangir. According to Mirat-i-Masudi, Ghazi was killed in a battle with Maharaja Suheldev of Shravasti at Bahraich in 1034 CE. Where he is believed to have been buried is now the Dargah Sharif in Bahraich. On June 10, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a 40-foot-high statue of Maharaja Suheldev, an icon of the Rajbhar community, in Bahraich. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said no event celebrating foreign aggressors should be allowed in the state. He proposed that a three-day 'Vijayotsav' should be celebrated from next year onwards to commemorate Maharaja Suheldev's victory over Syed Salar Masood in the Battle of Bahraich. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
900-year-old tradition disrupted: No Bale Miyan fair in Gorakhpur this year
Gorakhpur : For the first time in what is believed to be a 900-year-old tradition , the iconic Bale Miyan fair in Gorakhpur will not take place this year. The month-long event held in memory of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi—locally called Bale Miyan—was scheduled to begin on May 18. However, the district administration has not granted the necessary security clearance, effectively stalling the fair, claimed the dargah mutawalli (custodian). Notably, the district administration has, however, declared May 19 a local holiday for the urs of Bale Miyan. Earlier this month, the Bahraich district administration had denied nod for the annual Jeth Mela held at the shrine of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi in Bahraich too, citing an LIU report flagging law and order concerns. Before this the state government had denied permission for holding the Sambhal's Neja Mela, also in the name of Salar Masud. This was followed by CM Yogi Adityanath's assertion that glorification of invaders amounted to treason which an "independent India will not tolerate". The Bale Miyan fair is usually held on the banks of the Rapti river in Bahrampur, where a sprawling ground hosts the festivities. Despite the announcement made by dargah mutawalli Mohammad Islam Hashmi earlier this month, no visible preparations have taken place at the venue. While the committee had formally written seeking security arrangements, officials have not taken any decision so far. Adding to the uncertainty, large amounts of construction material have been stockpiled at the fairground due to the ongoing widening work of the Herbert Dam. "In previous years, the local administration always began preparations for the fair. This year, things were different though. Since we didn't hear anything from the district administration, we submitted a letter to the divisional commissioner seeking security arrangements at the fair. We didn't hear back from them though," the mutawalli said. TOI has a copy of the letter submitted to the divisional commissioner on March 18. According to Hashmi, the fair was supposed to run until June 16. However, as of Saturday evening, the usual hustle and bustle was missing, indicating that only a few devotees might arrive for prayers—without the festive environment the fair typically brings. On the contrary, ADM (city) Anjani Kumar said, "I have not received any request letter so far for the Bale Miyan fair. They only informed us that they will do some rituals, distribute prasad and also offer chadar on the shrine inside the premises. They also informed us that they will set up 15 shops inside their campus, which requires no approval as it is inside their premises." Salar Masood, a semi-legendary figure, is believed to be the nephew of Mahmud of Ghazni and served as his military commander. The main source of information about him is contained in Mirat-i-Masudi, a Persian-language hagiography written by Abdur Rahman Chishti during the reign of Jahangir. According to Mirat-i-Masudi, Ghazi was killed in a battle with Maharaja Suheldev of Shravasti at Bahraich in 1034 CE. Where he is believed to have been buried is now the Dargah Sharif in Bahraich. Though Ghazi doesn't find mention in any contemporary 11th century Ghaznavid chronicles, he had become a well-known figure in Delhi Sultanate by the 12th century, when the pilgrimage to his tomb in Bahraich appears to have started.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Annual Jeth Mela in Bahraich cancelled
Bahraich: The annual Jeth Mela held at the shrine of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi in Bahraich will not be held this year. The district administration has denied permission for the mela on law and order grounds. The administration has taken into account a report from the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) advising against the event being organised citing law and order concerns . In a video statement on Saturday, Bahraich city magistrate Shalini Prabhakar said the permission has been denied for the mela which was scheduled to begin on May 18. The Dargah committee has been informed about the decision, she added. In March, the auction of contracts for the Jeth Mela had been postponed by the Dargah committee citing "unavoidable reasons". In its report, the LIU said that about 15 lakh devotees attend the month-long fair held in May-June, with footfall reaching up to 5 lakh over the weekends. The report expressed concern that managing such a massive gathering may pose a challenge to the law and order situation given the tension in the country over the Pahalgam terror attack . The report also pointed out concern over the Chittaura lake, where many pilgrims bathe. The lake is adjacent to a memorial and temple of Maharaja Suheldev, a revered Hindu figure. The Hindu groups have long regarded Maharaja Suheldev as a historical icon, while labelling Syed Salar Masud as an invader. They also claim the venue of the fair is actually 'Surya Kund'. Bahraich police officials said the situation remains delicate due to various recent developments, including statewide protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Pahalgam terror attack. Syed Salar Masood Ghazi, a semi-legendary figure, is believed to be the nephew of Mahmud of Ghazni and served as his military commander. The main source of information about him is contained in Mirat-i-Masudi, a Persian-language hagiography written by Abdur Rahman Chishti during the reign of Jahangir. According to Mirat-i-Masudi, Ghazi was killed in a battle with Maharaja Suheldev of Shravasti at Bahraich in 1034 CE. Where he is believed to have been buried is now the Dargah Sharif in Bahraich. Though Ghazi doesn't find mention in any contemporary 11th century Ghaznavid chronicles, he had become a well-known figure in Delhi Sultanate by the 12th century, when the pilgrimage to his tomb in Bahraich appears to have started. Masud is believed to have been buried at what is now the Dargah Sharif in Bahraich. Legend holds that the burial site was once the ashram of Balarak Rishi, near a pond known as Surya Kund. For at least a hundred years, the annual Jeth Mela has been held at this site.
