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After 'namaz' disruptions, Khattar says prayers should be read in Mosques

Haryana CM Manhohar lal Khattar made remarks after Hindutva organisations disrupted Namaz at several places in Gurgaon. Hindutva organisations was trying to stop Friday prayers in Gurgaon

Manohar Lal Khattar
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

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As right-wing organisations continue to protest against namaz in public places in Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that Namaz should only be read in Mosques rather than public places.

"It is our duty to maintain law and order. There has been an increase in offering namaz in open. Namaz should be read in Mosques or Idgahs rather than public spaces," Khattar told media persons in Chandigarh.

Khattar made these remarks 2 days after Hindutva organisations disrupted Namaz at several places in Gurgaon. 

Hindutva organisations have been trying to stop Friday prayers in Gurgaon over the

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