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Shahjahanpur celebrates 'Juta Maar Holi' against Britishers

Shahjahanpur (UP), Mar 10 (ANI): Nation is celebrating Holi with gusto and religious zest, but the festival of colors has many shades of colors and people in different places celebrate it differently. To remember the cruelty of the Britishers on Indians, a unique procession was taken out in Shahjahanpur where its residents showed their aggression and anguish against the Britishers by throwing shoes and colors at 'Lord saheb' who is the centerpiece of the procession. For the safety of the person who is playing the role of 'Lord Saheb', heavy police presence surrounds him. The procession is taken out on a special bullock cart in between heavy security to stop any untoward activity. Interestingly, the person who is playing role of 'Lord Saheb' doesn't wear any dress just a plastic sheet and helmet to cover him. Rapid action force and CRPF have also been deployed to maintain law and order in the city during the festival.

MP political crisis: 30 Congress MLAs likely to cross over, says BJP's Bhupendra Singh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 10 (ANI): Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhupendra Singh on March 10 said that he has come to Bhopal with the resignations of 19 Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs who are currently staying in Bengaluru. "I have come to Bhopal with the resignations of 19 MLAs who are currently in Bengaluru. The number can increase till 30 by evening as many people are willing to join BJP," Singh told ANI. This comes after Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party earlier in the day.

Watch: Celebrations of 'Hola Mohalla' festival in Punjab's Anandpur

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Mar 10 (ANI): People from the Sikh community celebrated the 'Hola Mohalla' festival in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib on March 10. The festival, which is a symbol of martial bravery, displays the fighting prowess with music and kirtan also being an essential part of it.

No politics involved, SP and BSP MLAs came to meet me for Holi: Shivraj Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rajesh Shukla and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Sanjeev Kushwaha met former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at his residence in Bhopal on March 10, amid visible political crisis in the state as Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the party. While speaking to media persons, Chouhan said, "They have just come here to meet me on the occasion of Holi. There is no politics in it." Meanwhile, 22 Congress MLAs have resigned from Kamal Nath-led Congress government in MP.

Yashodhara Scindia welcomes Jyotiraditya's decision to quit Congress, calls it 'ghar wapasi'

Bhopal (MP), Mar 10 (ANI): BJP leader and aunt of Jyotiraditya Scindia, Yashodhara Scindia welcomed her nephew decision's to quit Congress by calling it a 'ghar wapsi'. "I am very happy and congratulate him. This is 'ghar vapasi'. Madhavrao Scindia had started his political career with Jan Sangh. Jyotiraditya was being neglected in Congress," said Scindia after Jyotiraditya Scindia tender his resignation from Congress.

'We always treated Jyotiraditya Scindia with respect': Adhir Chowdhury on leader's resignation

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress senior leader Adhir Chowdhury commented on Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation and said that party always treated him with due respect. "We respected him as king's son but I don't know where greed takes people. I want to say that in Congress he was treated like king and BJP he will be treated as commoner," said Chowdhury while talking to ANI.

MP political crisis: Should be ready to sit in opposition, says Congress' Laxman Singh

Bhopal (MP), Mar 10 (ANI): Congress leader Laxman Singh said that Congress should be ready to sit in opposition. "Whatever happened let it be. Now we should be ready to sit in the opposition. In the future, Congress again will form the government. I don't think there will be much number game. We will meet the Chief Minister and discuss it," said Singh after Jyotiraditya Scindia tenders resignation from Congress following 19 Congress MLAs resignation.

19 Congress MLAs tender their resignation after Scindia quits Congress

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): 19 Congress MLAs including six state ministers from Madhya Pradesh who are in a Bengaluru resort have tendered their resignation from the assembly after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party. Earlier, Jyotiraditya Scindia offered resignation letter to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. Scindia's supporter welcomes Jyotiraditya Scindia resignation.

Holi 2020: Security beefed up in Yamuna Vihar to maintain law and order

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): On the occasion of Holi, security has been beefed up in Delhi's Yamuna Vihar area on March 10. Vehicles are being checked to maintain law and order in the area. Northeast Delhi witnessed riots in February last week.

Bisahu Lal Sahu who resigned as Congress MLA joins BJP

Bhopal (MP), Mar 10 (ANI): Former Congress leader Bisahu Lal Sahu resigned from the membership of Madhya Pradesh State Assembly. His resignation comes after Scindia quits Congress. He joined BJP in the presence of former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Speaking on this Bisahu Lal Sahu said, "I have resigned from the Congress as well as from the membership of State Assembly. I have joined BJP. Most of the Congress MLAs will resign from the Congress in coming days as they are fed up with the functioning of Kamal Nath government," said Sahu on his resignation.

Locals in Rajasthan celebrate Holi with foreign nationals

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mar 10 (ANI): Locals in Rajasthan celebrated the festival of colours with foreign nationals. Dipped in festive fervour, streets are filled with colours. Foreign nationals got taste of grand Indian festival in Jodhpur.

Watch: Locals in Northeast Delhi play Holi peacefully

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): Locals in Northeast region of Delhi were seen enjoying Holi. Dipped in festive mood, locals played Holi peacefully in the area. The region has witnessed riots in last week of February. Festival that signifies victory of good over evil is being played throughout the nation today.

Jyotiraditya Scindia tenders resignation from Congress

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): Jyotiraditya Scindia offered resignation letter to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. His resignation comes amid political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh. Scindia had also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg earlier on March 10. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have said that they will welcome Jyotiraditya Scindia if he wishes to join the party.

Puducherry eatery offers free delicacies to students who can recite Tamil couplets

Puducherry, Mar 10 (ANI): Puducherry restaurant famous for different varieties of non vegetarian dishes has a yummy offer for students. Eatery is offering free mouth-watering delicacies to students who can recite 100 Tirukkural couplets. Students well-versed with classic Tamil text can enjoy wholesome thali.

Specially-abled celebrate Holi by singing songs in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Mar 10 (ANI): Specially-abled came together to celebrate the festival of colours in Bihar's Gaya on March 10. They were seen singing songs on the occasion. Several people also joined and danced to mark the festival. Festival that signifies victory of good over evil is being played throughout the nation today.

MP political crisis: 'Govt is stable and will complete its full term', says PC Sharma

Bhopal (MP), Mar 10 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress leader PC Sharma expressed confidence on state government and claimed that situation is stable. "Talks are on with our party's leadership. There is no threat to our Government, it's stable and will complete its full term," said Sharma on Jyotiraditya Scindia.

BJP will definitely welcome Jyotiraditya Scindia: Narottam Mishra

Bhopal (MP), Mar 10 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh BJP leader Narottam Mishra said that BJP will definitely welcome Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia as he is a big leader. "Everyone is heartily welcome in Bharatiya Janata Party. We induct even grassroot-level workers, Scindia ji is a very big leader, he is definitely welcome," said Mishra on Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Holi 2020: Devotees take holy dip in sarovar at Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 10 (ANI): On the occasion of Holi, devotees took holy dip in sarovar at Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar. Locals lined up at the Harmandir Sahib to offer prayers. Speaking at the occasion, a devotee said, "We came to seek blessings on the festival of Holi. We also took a holy dip on the occasion." Holi, the festival of colors which signifies the victory of good over evil is celebrated every year throughout the country.

Holi 2020: Vibrant colours twirled in air at Banke Bihari Temple

Mathura (UP), Mar 10 (ANI): Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple witnessed swarm of people celebrating the festival of colours with great enthusiasm and gaiety. Temple premises turned into a colourful canvass. Nation is dipped in festive mood for Holi. Mathura hosts grand Holi celebrations every year attracting tourists from across the globe.

Watch: Devotees walk on burning coal to celebrate 'Holika Dahan'

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 10 (ANI): devotees walk on burning coal on the occasion of 'Holika Dahan' in Gujarat's Surat. People of all age groups were seen walking over fire embers after celebrating the dahan. It is a tradition, which is in practice from many years. Holi, the festival of colors which signifies the victory of good over evil is celebrated every year throughout the country.