Janmashtami 2026: BMC Denies Dahi Handi Permission In Bhandup After Police Flag Law-and-Order Concerns
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday denied permission to all political groups seeking to organise the annual Dahi Handi Utsav at Ashok Kedare Chowk in Bhandup West on September 5. The decision came after fresh police reports warned of potential law-and-order disruptions in the area. Also Watch: Following directions from the Bombay High Court on Thursday to independently…
Mumbai's municipal government has denied permission for Dahi Handi celebrations in a contested area of Bhandup, citing police concerns over potential law-and-order issues. The decision was made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after receiving fresh reports from the Bhandup Police Inspector, who expressed serious security worries.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Aadhar Shri Swami Samarth Pratishthan had both applied for a permit to hold the event on September 5. Despite the BMC's recent legal obligation to independently adjudicate the dispute following a Bombay High Court directive, the civic authority opted to prioritize public safety and withdrew the previously granted permit for the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's proposed venue. Consequently, no Dahi Handi celebrations will take place at the disputed location this year.
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