Hundreds of people took part in a march organised to spread harmony at Belur on Monday. They included politicians, leaders of progressive organisations, and social activists.
They raised slogans favouring harmony among people belonging to different religions.
Recently, a few leaders of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in Belur had demanded a ban on Muslim traders from taking part during the Channakeshava Jatra Mahotsava in the town. Following this, a Muslim shopkeeper was also asked to close her shop located on the premises of the historic temple. This development had prompted progressive organisations to take out a march favouring harmony.
