Hyderabad, April 16 -- Organisers in the Sadar Kotwali in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, which was holding a procession to mark the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar on April 14, decided to pause the celebrations during Azaan. The move has garnered widespread positive reactions from locals and the internet.

As the procession entered Kotpurvi locality, a Muslim-dominated area, the DJ music was stopped upon hearing the Azaan. Muslim residents reciprocated the gesture, showering rose petals on the participants as a goodwill gesture, the Clarion India reported.

Organisers said the act was inspired by Dr Ambedkar's legacy of brotherhood and social equality. "We believe in Babasaheb's dream of equality and unity. This small gesture was o...