UP Govt Cites SC Loudspeaker Ban for Ramzan Mosque Announcements

• Uttar Pradesh government clarifies stance on mosque announcements for 'sehri' and 'iftar' during Ramzan.
• Practice dates back to when clocks were not widely used; Supreme Court orders on loudspeakers remain in force.
• Samajwadi Party member Kamal Akhtar raised the issue, urging permission for mosque loudspeakers during Ramzan.
• Supreme Court prohibits loudspeaker use from 10 pm to 6 am, with exceptions for closed premises.
• Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna stated that mobile phones make traditional announcements unnecessary now.