As right-wing Hindu groups called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Karnataka Government is implementing a High Court order regulating the sound volume of loudspeakers in mosques.
In response to a question on the demand for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques from right-wing Hindu organisations in Karnataka, the Chief Minister said, “This is a High Court order. It is not being implemented by force. Everything has to be done by holding meetings with organisations...from police stations to district level.”
“You all know… all these issues are old. The orders were issued in 2001 and 2002. We have not issued any new order. The High Court order also clearly mentioned about the decibel level to be maintained. Orders have been issued to purchase decibel meters at the district level.”
