Ramlila and Durga Puja Can Now Go On Till Midnight: Delhi CM Permits Events Till 12am
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Delhi’s Navratri celebrations are set to get livelier this year. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced today that loudspeakers at Ramlila performances, Durga Puja pandals, and other cultural-religious events can now operate until midnight, relaxing the previous 10 pm cutoff.
"I always noticed that our Hindu festivals face difficulties. Ramlila or Durga Puja can never end at 10 pm. When Dandiya can go on all night in Gujarat, when events can happen all night in other states, then why can't the same be for the people of Delhi? So this time we have given permission to all Ramlilas, Durga Pujas, and cultural-religious festivals to continue until 12 am," she said.
In Delhi, loudspeakers are generally prohibited in public areas from 10 pm to 6 am. Earlier this year, Delhi Police had clarified that prior permission is required to use any loudspeaker or public address system across the city.
A similar exemption was granted in 2023 by the Aam Aadmi Party government under Arvind Kejriwal, permitting loudspeakers at Ramlila venues and Durga Puja pandals to operate until midnight.
Apart from this festive announcement, CM Gupta joined a cleanliness drive as part of the Sewa Pakhwada marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. She also issued a stern warning to political workers: "Defacement of property through wall writing and pasting posters is a very big crime that makes the city dirty. I especially urge politicians that no defacement of property will be tolerated. Do not dare to paste posters with my photo."
This Navratri, Delhi’s festivities will shine longer as celebrations can now continue till midnight, bringing more joy to locals. CM Gupta’s dual focus on festive cheer and city cleanliness sets the tone for a lively yet responsible celebration.
"I always noticed that our Hindu festivals face difficulties. Ramlila or Durga Puja can never end at 10 pm. When Dandiya can go on all night in Gujarat, when events can happen all night in other states, then why can't the same be for the people of Delhi? So this time we have given permission to all Ramlilas, Durga Pujas, and cultural-religious festivals to continue until 12 am," she said.
In Delhi, loudspeakers are generally prohibited in public areas from 10 pm to 6 am. Earlier this year, Delhi Police had clarified that prior permission is required to use any loudspeaker or public address system across the city.
A similar exemption was granted in 2023 by the Aam Aadmi Party government under Arvind Kejriwal, permitting loudspeakers at Ramlila venues and Durga Puja pandals to operate until midnight.
Apart from this festive announcement, CM Gupta joined a cleanliness drive as part of the Sewa Pakhwada marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. She also issued a stern warning to political workers: "Defacement of property through wall writing and pasting posters is a very big crime that makes the city dirty. I especially urge politicians that no defacement of property will be tolerated. Do not dare to paste posters with my photo."
This Navratri, Delhi’s festivities will shine longer as celebrations can now continue till midnight, bringing more joy to locals. CM Gupta’s dual focus on festive cheer and city cleanliness sets the tone for a lively yet responsible celebration.
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