Loudspeakers and public address systems during Ramlilas and at Durga Puja pandals can now be operated till midnight in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday ahead of the festive season. Presently, Delhi bans the use of loudspeakers in public areas between 10 pm and 6 am.

The relaxation will be in effect from September 22 to October 3. A similar exemption was also granted last year by the previous AAP government.

Making the announcement, the Chief Minister said, "I have always noticed that our Hindu festivals face difficulties, because Ramlila or Durga Puja can never end at 10 pm. When Dandiya can go on all night in Gujarat, when events can happen all night in other states, then why can't the same be for the people of Delhi?"

"So this time, we have given permission to all Ram

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