Nalanda (Bihar): Though Nalanda and Rohtas districts in Bihar were reeling under flare ups after Ram Navami procession, a picture of communal amity has emerged from the Nalanda district setting an example of mutual trust and brotherhood. Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal took out a grand procession of Lord Shri Ram on the second day of Ram Navami festival.
The idols of Lord Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita were installed on a chariot during the religious procession. Mohammad Feku was donning the mantle of a charioteer. Jubilant Feku said, "I give respect to all religions. That's why I became Lord Shri Ram's charioteer." Mohammad Feku said, "To set an example of Hindu-Muslim unity, I came forward to become the charioteer of Lord Shri Ram. I was allowed to take part in the religious procession, despite the fact that members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are diehard supporters of Hindutva ideology."
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Feku further said, "I have been associated with this profession for the past many years. I used to provide chariot service as well as horses and elephants required for taking out the religious processions. On the day of violence, I was running the chariot and leading the procession from the front. How come the violence broke out and people began scurrying for safety I did not know about it. But, its my earnest appeal to everybody that everybody in society should live in peace and harmony." Mohammad Faku said, " I run my home and hearth, providing chariots, horses and elephants during the religious procession. Besides, I have the utmost respect for all religions and faith. I had never witnessed such an incident in Nalanda ever before."
