The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal has banned the entry of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) chief Praveen Togadia into the state.
The order issued by the state's Home Ministry said that Togadia's entry may lead to communal tension and disturbance of public tranquility.
The prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been issued by Additional Chief Secretary Basudeb Banerjee.
"They apprehend that the entry of Dr Praveen Bhai Togadia, his holding closed-door or public meetings/rallies will lead to communal tension and this would cause disturbance of the public tranquility," the statement said.
"Accordingly, these orders would be strictly enforced and Dr. Praveen Bhai Togadia is prohibited from entry into any distroct or Police Commissionerate in West Bengal," the statement added.
According to reports, the VHP leader was to hold a rally at Raiganj in North Dinajpur district on April 5.
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