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SC declines urgent hearing of plea against 'chadar' offering by PM at Ajmer Sharif

The Supreme Court has refused an urgent hearing for a plea challenging the Prime Minister's ceremonial offering at the Ajmer Dargah. Petitioners argued the practice contradicts national sovereignty and the Constitution. This tradition, started by Jawaharlal Nehru, has been followed by successive Prime Ministers. The court indicated it would consider listing the matter later if urgency is established.