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DJ Ban Controversy Erupts: Uddhav Thackeray Offers Solution, "Government Must..."
- •The debate over DJ-Dolby use during festivals, including Ganesh Chaturthi, has intensified, with bans in Pune, Nagpur, and Solapur.
- •Uddhav Thackeray suggested a solution to the DJ ban controversy, stating the Chief Minister should discuss with all commissioners.
- •Recalling Lokmanya Tilak's vision for public Ganesh Utsav, Thackeray emphasized that there is no need for meaningless noise during the festival.
- •Thackeray believes that if discussions were held with Ganesh mandals regarding time limits and sound levels, they would respond positively.
- •Uddhav Thackeray advised the administration and government to find a solution by directly communicating and discussing with all stakeholders.
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Uddhav Thackeray suggested that the Chief Minister should convene a meeting with all police and municipal commissioners in the state to discuss and finalize a comprehensive policy on the DJ ban. He also emphasized that the government should have engaged in discussions with Ganesh mandals earlier to find a solution regarding time limits and sound levels.
Uddhav Thackeray referenced Lokmanya Tilak's thoughts to highlight that public Ganesh Utsav was initiated to unite people and exchange ideas, evolving from a social movement to a celebration. He clarified that there is no need for meaningless noise during the festival, advocating for the sanctity of the event.
A DJ ban has been implemented in Nagpur and Solapur. In Pune, there is an ongoing debate, with the Police Commissioner stating a 100% ban on pressure mid and plasma sound systems.
