A grand procession was taken out in the city on the occasion of 1010th birth anniversary of Bhakt Shiromani Maa Karma Devi, revered deity of Sahu community and an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees, including women, elders and youth participated in the procession. State Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh along with MLA Lakhan Ghanghoria, Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh, Dinesh Yadav and Ravikiran Sahu flagged off the procession after ceremonial worship and aarti of Maa Karma from Malviya Square. Addressing the gathering, PWD Minister Rakesh Singh said Maa Karma Devi symbolises devotion, love and service for humanity. Though she was born in the Sahu community, her life and devotion have inspired people across society.

 

Referring to the well known story associated with her offering of khichdi to Minister Rakesh Singh graces procession on 1010th birth anniv Lord Krishna, he said her firm devotion showed that God values sincere love more than rituals and formalities. Programme convenor Ravikiran Sahu said Maa Karma Devi holds a special place in the faith of the community. According to tradition, she used to prepare khichdi with devotion and offer it to Lord Jagannath. Her deep devotion is reflected in the saying, “Maa Karma ka bhaat, jagat pasare haath.” Colourful tableaux depicting the life of Maa Karma, along with themes based on Lord Jagannath, Lord Shiva, Sher dance and traditional performances such as Masane ki Holi and Dul-Dul Ghodi were the highlight of the procession.

 

A 65-member dhol-tasha troupe from Nagpur added to the festive atmosphere. Abha Deepak Sahu, Kailash Sahu, Pradeep Sahu, Advocate Arjun Sahu, Shrikant Sahu, Rameshwar Sahu and others participated in the event. Man booked for hindering Government work... Engineer Dinesh Pal, where they engaged in heated arguments regarding electricity disconnection and threatened to lodge a counter complaint. Mukherjee alleged that the accused intentionally created obstruction in official work, abused Government officials and issued life threats, leaving him shocked and apprehensive about his safety.

 

Acting on the complaint and evidences, including a video CD and copies of electricity bills, Omti Police registered a case under Sections 132, 296(a) and 351(2) of BNS and started investigations. Superintending Engineer, City Circle, Sanjay Arora informed that the company has issued a notice to consumer after it was found that multiple domestic electricity connections were installed at a single residential premises, which is against the prescribed rules. According to notice issued to Chandrakant Singh for four domestic electricity connections 1886002361, 1886000385, 1883000829 and 1886001782 have been installed within the same premises. The department has asked consumer to submit documents within three days if electricity usage at the premises is being carried out separately by different occupants. Documents required include property registry papers, partition deed, rent agreement, Samagra ID, gas connection documents, or other relevant proof of separate occupancy.