Archive · 3 Aug 2025
BJP Leader Demands Removal of Mosque Loudspeakers in Pune
Kirit Somaiya, a BJP leader, is asking Pune police to remove loudspeakers from mosques, similar to what was done in Mumbai.
He believes loudspeakers violate the law, especially when used for the daily call to prayer.
Somaiya met with police and provided information to support the removal of these loudspeakers.
He also commented on legal cases and expressed concern over certain political reactions to the acquittals in the cases.
Kirit Somaiya, a BJP leader, met Pune police officials to demand the removal of loudspeakers from mosques.
Somaiya stated that the Bombay High Court and Maharashtra CM support making the state loudspeaker-free.
He provided information on how loudspeakers were removed in Mumbai and wants Pune to replicate this.
Somaiya mentioned that action must be taken against mosques, some with multiple loudspeakers.
Somaiya commented on the acquittal of accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast and 2006 Mumbai train blasts.
- Who
- Kirit Somaiya and Pune police officials.
- What
- BJP leader Kirit Somaiya demanded the removal of loudspeakers from mosques.
- When
- August 3
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To enforce the removal of loudspeakers, following Mumbai's example, and in line with court and government directives.
Perspective 1: BJP and Supporters
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Loudspeaker usage
Perspective 1: BJP and Supporters
Advocates for removal of loudspeakers from mosques to enforce the law.
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- Politician
- Kirit Somaiya
- Party
- BJP
- Location of meeting
- Vishrambaug Police station, Pune
- Issue
- Loudspeakers on Mosques
- Legal Context
- Bombay High Court and Maharashtra CM support loudspeaker removal