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News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing doubt regarding the Ram Navami procession in Howrah, West Bengal is now over. Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 In an important decision, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Anjani Putra Sena have been given conditional permission to take out the procession on the traditional route of Howrah. The bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya made it clear that administrative objections cannot stop fundamental rights, however, in view of security, the court has adopted ‘zero tolerance’ policy and imposed more than 10 strict conditions. This decision has come at a time when assembly elections are looming in the state and security agencies are on high alert.
1. The procession will take place in two shifts
The court has set separate timings for the two major organizations to avoid clashes:
Anjani Putra Sena: this journey in the morning 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Can be extracted up to.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP): The time of their procession is afternoon 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Has been decided till now.
2. ‘Lakshman Rekha’ of the High Court (key terms):
The Court has clarified that if any of the conditions are violated, the organizers will be directly responsible:
Limit of participants: in procession at any time more than 500 people Will not be able to join. The organizers will have to give the names and ID proof of 15 responsible members to the police first.
Complete ban on weapons: Display of any type of metal weapon, stick or sword is prohibited in the procession. Only PVC (Plastic) Only symbolic weapons made of can be carried.
Number of vehicles: Only those carrying the tableau or idol in the entire procession same vehicle Will be allowed.
Sound System and DJ: DJ will be completely banned in the procession. Only limited sound systems with 5-6 microphones can be used.
Restraint on sloganeering: No inflammatory, communal or objectionable slogan will be raised which may disturb social harmony.
Constant Speed: The procession will not be allowed to stop or assemble anywhere on the way; This has to go on continuously.
3. Court’s stance on route dispute
Mamta government had proposed to change the route citing election preparations and ‘sensitive areas’ (like Kazipada). However, the court rejected this and said that since the Yatra had been taking place on the same route in the past years and the 2025 order was not challenged, the traditional route would not be changed. The court directed the police to deploy adequate security forces.
4. Political allegations and counter-allegations
After the permission for the procession, politics has also heated up. VHP national spokesperson has accused the TMC government of targeting festivals every year. At the same time, the state government argues that they only want to maintain law and order. High Court told the police 1 April 2026 Ordered to submit the compliance report by.