# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
2. Vidyanand Bapat, an activist campaigning against noise pollution and loudspeakers, was assaulted on Thursday on Tilak Road in Pune. (Mid-day, News)
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, News)
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, News)
5. Officials warned that legal action will be taken against Ganesh mandals that violate noise pollution rules during the festival. (mid-day.com, News)
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, News)
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, News)
8. Raut stated that decisions on the use of DJs and laser lights should not be limited to individual cities. (Mid-day, News)

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