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Maharashtra Police Urge Ganesh Mandals to Avoid DJs During Immersions

Jalna and Nagpur police in Maharashtra restrict high-decibel sound systems during the Ganesh festival.

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Police in Jalna district, Maharashtra, urged Ganesh mandals to avoid using high-powered sound systems, commonly referred to as DJs, during idol immersion processions. [1] Vidyanand Bapat, an activist campaigning against noise pollution and loudspeakers, was assaulted on Thursday on Tilak Road in Pune. [2] Jalna Superintendent of Police Teghbir Singh Sandhu directed police personnel across the district to make Ganesh mandals aware of the need to organize DJ-free immersion processions. [3] Nagpur police prohibited the use of high-powered and modified sound systems, beams, and laser lights during the upcoming festival season from September 4 to November 1. [4] Officials warned that legal action will be taken against Ganesh mandals that violate noise pollution rules during the festival. [5] Sanjay Raut criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that the government lacks the courage to take a firm policy decision on the issue. [6] Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded that the Maharashtra government formulate a statewide policy on the use of high-decibel DJ systems and laser lights during festivals. [7] Raut stated that decisions on the use of DJs and laser lights should not be limited to individual cities. [8]
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  1. Police in Jalna district, Maharashtra, urged Ganesh mandals to avoid using high-powered sound systems, commonly referred to as DJs, during idol immersion processions. · mid-day.com
  2. Vidyanand Bapat, an activist campaigning against noise pollution and loudspeakers, was assaulted on Thursday on Tilak Road in Pune. · Mid-day
  3. Jalna Superintendent of Police Teghbir Singh Sandhu directed police personnel across the district to make Ganesh mandals aware of the need to organize DJ-free immersion processions. · mid-day.com
  4. Nagpur police prohibited the use of high-powered and modified sound systems, beams, and laser lights during the upcoming festival season from September 4 to November 1. · mid-day.com
  5. Officials warned that legal action will be taken against Ganesh mandals that violate noise pollution rules during the festival. · mid-day.com
  6. Sanjay Raut criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that the government lacks the courage to take a firm policy decision on the issue. · Mid-day
  7. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded that the Maharashtra government formulate a statewide policy on the use of high-decibel DJ systems and laser lights during festivals. · Mid-day
  8. Raut stated that decisions on the use of DJs and laser lights should not be limited to individual cities. · Mid-day
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