Ganesh Festival Preparations Hit Roadblock As Planning Falls Apart During Key Meeting
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The peace committee meeting, organised to ensure coordination among approximately 900 Ganesh Mandals within the city and police commissionerate limits, turned into a venue for heated arguments and political drama this year instead of transparent discussion. For the first time in the last 25 years, MPs, MLAs, the Mayor, and over 100 corporators from all political parties…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Organisers of the Ganesh festival faced setbacks as the city-wide peace committee meeting marred by infighting and political strife. This year marked the first time in 25 years that prominent politicians including MPs, MLAs, the Mayor, and over 100 corporators failed to attend the meeting. The Ganesh Mahasangh, a 103-year-old organisation, was overlooked in the invitation list, sparking discontent.
The meeting, initially set for 10 am, started two hours late, and the Guardian Minister adjourned proceedings after hearing only 12 to 14 attendees. Questions now arise about the festival's smooth execution without proper planning. Present at the meeting were Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat, Deputy Mayor Rajendra Janjal, former MP Chandrakant Khaire, former Deputy Mayor Nandkumar Ghodele, and officials from the Municipal Corporation, District Collector's office, Mahavitaran, and Food and Drug Administration.
The Special Branch of the police was tasked with coordinating between police, citizens, and social organisations, aiming to bring all parties together for dialogue. However, the absence of key politicians and controversy over invitations has raised concerns about the meeting's effectiveness.
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