Mumbai, March 13 -- After several mosques were covered with Tarpaulin sheets ahead of Holi festival, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi urged people not to politicise festivals and called for mutual respect.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Azmi advised Holi revelers to seek consent before applying colors on Muslims and requested the community to avoid conflicts, emphasizing the spirit of brotherhood and forgiveness during the holy month.

"There is no need to politicise festivals. I request anyone who is celebrating Holi tomorrow to celebrate it enthusiastically but not throw colour on any Muslim without consent. Namaaz can be offered at home in the case of compulsion. But it is necessary to offer 'Jumme ki Namaaz' in the mosque. I would also req...