Navi Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan Row: Citizens’ Group Questions Natural Immersion Of Clay Idols, Cites Bombay HC Order
Despite setting up 170 artificial immersion ponds for Ganeshotsav 2026, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has allegedly created confusion at immersion sites by allowing some idols to be immersed in natural water bodies, raising questions over compliance with a Bombay High Court order. Sajag Nagrik Manch Raises Objection Over Immersion Practices The issue was highlighted by Sajag Nagrik Manch,…
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been accused of allowing clay idols to be immersed in natural water bodies during this year's Ganeshotsav, despite a July 2025 Bombay High Court order. Citizens' group Sajag Nagrik Manch has criticized the practice, claiming it violates the judicial directive. The court's order specifies that all idols under six feet must be immersed in artificial ponds, regardless of material.
Sajag Nagrik Manch argues that the distinction made by civic staff between PoP idols and clay idols, allowing the latter to be immersed naturally, conflicts with the court's directions. The group has called for clear signage at immersion sites and uniform instructions for officials to ensure compliance with the court's order.
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