Ramnath (Alibag, Maharashtra): Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has been undertaking campaign for the past few years to stop manufacture and sale of crackers with pictures of Deities and great national heroes and creating awareness among people towards the issue. The campaign has received very good response in Raigad district and it has been observed that sale of about 90% of such crackers has stopped. Police are also taking immediate action against those who are selling such crackers. HJS has informed that the campaign will go on till 100 % success is achieved. Such type of crackers should not be bought nor be sold; else inform HJS about the same and seek blessings of the Deities. The above appeal has been made by HJS to patriotic and devout citizens.
Cracker vendors warned by Upper Superintendent of Police, Ramnath (Alibag)
A representation was submitted by HJS on 30th June to the Inspector General of Police, Konkan zone to prevent sale of crackers with pictures of Deities and great national leaders. In a reply to the said representation received by HJS from the office of Upper Superintendent of Police, it has been mentioned that ‘there are licensed vendors in Mahad town, Mahad Industrial Zone and Poladpur which are under the jurisdiction of sub-zonal police officer, Mahad. These vendors have been warned, in writing, that they should not sell crackers with pictures of Deities and national leaders. Instructions have also been issued to take proper care in this regard. The Government has taken note of HJS representation and the drive could result in success.
As an effect of the said drive of HJS, Directorate of Industries had issued a letter on 30th January 2008 to Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai and Associate Director (Trade mark Division) for the following necessary action – Letter to be issued to manufacturers and other concerned from the office of Associate Director – Industries, for not printing pictures of Deities and national leaders on crackers.
Source: Daily Sanatan Prabhat
