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Vidyanand Bapat's Post-Ganeshotsav Plan: No Politics, Focus on Noise Pollution Law Reform
- •Vidyanand Bapat, known for his aggressive stance against DJ and loudspeaker noise during Pune's Ganeshotsav, will now work for stricter implementation and changes in anti-noise pollution laws.
- •He aims to introduce a new bill in Parliament for a complete ban on loudspeakers in open environments, not just after 10 PM.
- •Bapat expressed dissatisfaction with the administration and mandals, stating that noise levels did not decrease during this year's Ganeshotsav.
- •He clarified that despite discussions, he has no intention of entering politics, citing limitations on thoughts once in politics.
Key Questions Answered
Vidyanand Bapat plans to push for major amendments to anti-noise pollution laws, aiming for a complete ban on loudspeakers during both day and night in open environments. He intends to work with prominent public representatives to introduce a new bill in Parliament, either in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
No, Vidyanand Bapat has stated that he has no intention of entering politics for now. Although discussions about him contesting elections gained momentum after a social media comment by Adv. Aseem Sarode, Bapat noted that political entry brings many limitations on thoughts.
Vidyanand Bapat expressed deep dissatisfaction with the administration and mandals, stating that the sound of DJs in Pune's Ganeshotsav did not decrease at all. Even after calling the emergency number '112' past midnight to lodge complaints, there were no signs of the noise abating during the immersion day.
