Darbhanga, March 12 -- Darbhanga Municipal Corporation Mayor Anjum Ara on Wednesday expressed regret for her statement on Holi, clarifying that her intention was to maintain peace in the city.

Earlier, Darbhanga Municipal Corporation Mayor Anjum Ara made a controversial statement on Tuesday after the peace committee meeting that due to Friday prayers, playing Holi should be banned between 12.30 pm and 2 pm (on Holi day). The mayor emphasized that the two-hour break would ensure that the festival is celebrated peacefully without disrupting prayers at mosques. She also called for maintaining distance from places of worship during this time to avoid any disturbances.

Now, she has apologised and expressed regret over her statement after get...