Amid the Diwali spirit shared by all across the nation, a case of alleged communal tension over illuminating public areas at a Navi Mumbai society with decorative lights has come to the fore. Videos of members of two communities arguing are now going viral. The incident is alleged to have occurred at Panchanand Society in Taloja Sector 9, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The argument reportedly started when Muslim residents of the society allegedly objected to lighting up the public areas and roads within the society for the Diwali festival. Both sides could be heard using offensive language in the viral videos.
In the video, residents appeared to have realised that the situation had escalated into a communal tension. One "
Why Did Muslims Object To Diwali Lights In Navi Mumbai Society?
Earlier in June, the Hindu residents of the society had reportedly objected to Muslims bringing goats into the premises and slaughtering them. This is why, the Muslim residents now allegedly objected to the lighting up of society on Diwali.
In the June meeting ahead of Bakri Eid, the Panchananda Society members had reportedly decided that no festival or cultural activity would be celebrated in the common areas. Due to this decision, the Muslim residents demanded that the decision taken in the June 2024 meeting should be implemented by the society officebearers.