Ban on social media posts on Ayodhya land case, says Ayodhya DM

Ahead of apex court verdict in Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi title dispute case on November 17, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a list of advisories for residents of Ayodhya. The order released by Ayodhya district magistrate Anuj Kumar Jha on October 31, has warned residents of the district against making any defamatory remark on deities on social media platforms.

"No attempt should be allowed to make any insulting remarks on great personalities, deities and gods on any social media platform such as Instagram, Twitter and Whatsapp. Besides, no installation of any idol of any deity will take place without permission from the district administration," says the order.

The administration has also banned processions, rally, public programme and wall painting on Ramjanmabhoomi. The order will be in force till December 28.

District administration said that the directives have been issued in view of festivals and other events during this period which include Chhath Puja, Kartik Purnima, Panchkosi Parikrama, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Guru Teg Bahadur Shahid Diwas, Eid-ul-Milad and Christmas. The directive has categorically barred all individuals — except government officers — from carrying licensed weapons unless permission is sought.

"No individual will keep acid or any item that comprises potent explosive substance or chemical formula. Also, no one will carry stones, pebbles, broken glass pieces or even empty bottles," says the order.